The honey bee killer the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) has now been found a second time in South Carolina. The hornet was caught in a baited trap on March 14 in Jasper County, about three ...

Two weeks after Georgia officials confirmed the arrival of the yellow-legged hornet in the U.S., they have found and eradicated the first nest. On Aug. 9, the Georgia Department of Agriculture ...

A species of predatory hornet that feeds on honeybees and other insects has been found on U.S. soil in the wild for the first time in southeast Georgia, officials with the state Department of ...

Giant hornets represent a major threat to honey bees. They are known to launch group attacks to decimate colonies in the space of just hours. One hornet species, Vespa soror, begins its attack by ...

Hornets are a type of wasp that belongs to the family Vespidae. They are among the largest types of wasps, making them intimidating insects. As with all living creatures, hornet size depends on the ...

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In the world of flying, stinging insects, Asian giant hornets reign supreme, reaching impressive sizes and wielding mighty ...

The USDA hails the effort to expunge the northern giant hornet from Washington state as a "landmark victory in the fight against invasive species." Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...

BLAINE, Wash. - Beekeepers are fretting about a deadly threat from Asia. Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long have been found for the first time in the U.S., with researchers ...

The first nest of the yellow-legged hornet was eradicated Aug. 23, two weeks after Georgia officials confirmed the hornet’s presence in the U.S. Georgia Department of Agriculture Two weeks after ...