OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The invasive hornet found in Washington state that has been referred to as the Asian giant hornet or murder hornet has a new name. Washington State Department of Agriculture officials said Monday that the Entomological Society…
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the spread of invasive Asian giant hornets. The pests, first detected in the U.S. in Washington state…
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
The mission to remove the 'murder hornets' from Washington state continues.
BIRCH BAY, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Agriculture trapped its first Asian giant hornet this month. The hornet was found in a trap set by the WSDA near Birch Bay in Whatcom County. According to a release, trappers…
It’s potentially lethal and it’s invaded Washington. Now, WSU researchers are on the hunt for what some have referred to as the ‘murder hornet.’
