“I Thought It Was Just a Wasp”: Why Asian Hornets Are Now a Real Danger to Your Cat

'I Thought It Was Just a Wasp': Why Asian Hornets Are Now a Real Danger to Your Cat

The Asian hornet is no longer a distant threat—544 sightings were reported in the UK in 2025, and these insects can now breed here year-round. For cat owners, this escalating presence represents a genuine new hazard, as curious felines are at serious risk of life-threatening stings while hunting insects in gardens.