The northern giant hornet — commonly referred to as the "murder hornet" — has been officially eradicated in the United States ...

While conducting their research, the scientists found multiple insects from the vespa soror species, also known as the southern giant hornet. It’s the first time the species has been found in ...

The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a ...

The murder hornet, formally known as the northern giant hornet, has been eradicated five years after it was first spotted in Washington state, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA ...

After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have declared the ...

YouTube channel Insects Sniper has captured time-lapse footage an Asian giant hornet queen building her nest over a three-day period. The nest is made from chewed wood and saliva which gives it a ...

The Washington state and U.S. Departments of Agriculture announced the eradication earlier this month, saying there had been no detections of the northern giant hornet in Washington since 2021.

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Climate change is bringing new insect pests into our gardens. A change in climate means that areas that were once ...

The Northern giant hornet, more commonly known as the "murder hornet," has been eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials said Wednesday. The ominously nicknamed invasive species was confirmed ...