Baking Brits are being warned about a deadly 'invading' insect - that feeds off your pint of beer.

The much-feared Asian Hornet has arrived on UK soil in record numbers this season.

And booze-lovers making the most of the late summer heatwave are being told to be extra vigilant this weekend - as they are attracted by alcohol.

Any drinkers who witness one hovering over their pint are being told to leave their glasses and report the sighting to the authorities.

Those drinking in pub gardens and landlords are being told to pay particular attention to the species - which is also known to feast on champagne and wine.

Fears have been growing for many years that the killer bug would use Jersey as a launching pad to dig trenches in mainland Britain - with calls for a 'Dad's Army' to help stop the spread of the species.

The ongoing battle has long-raged in the Channel Islands 'frontline' in a bid to stop them decimating the native bee population.

But it is now feared they could be establishing a fresh route from the continent and several recent sightings have been confirmed on the coastline around Kent and in Devon.

And not only could they be a major threat to Britain's native bee population - they are said to be a particularly pest to beer-guzzlers.

The warning was issued by Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress, who said: “We’re expected to see more and more Asian Hornets enter the country after the recent heatwave across Europe and people need to be aware of what to do if they see this insect.

“It’s important to be aware that these insects love alcohol, particularly beer, champagne and wine, so you may find them at a beer garden or hovering above your pint at a barbecue.

“If you notice one in your drink then just leave your glass alone and make sure you report the sighting. These days you can do this online or on apps and this will allow professionals to track down any nests and deal with them safely.

“We really want everyone to be aware of Asian Hornets and understand what attracts them and what to do if you come near one in order to keep each other safe.”

According to GardeningExpress, ten Brits have been attacked by the insect since it was first spotted in the UK in July and with the heatwave in Europe, more are expected to arrive.

The species began to spread through Europe in 2004 after arriving in the south of France inside a freight ship.

They were was spotted in the British Isles on the Channel Island of Jersey in late 2016.

But after years of establishing themselves on Jersey and Guernsey the battleground shifted last year to Southern England.

This led to calls for a "people's army" to help fight off an impending invasion of killer hornets onto mainland Britain.

The hornets are able to kill with one sting among people who have an allergy while they also pose a threat to the environment and native species.