The northern giant hornet, better known as "murder hornets," have been eradicated from the U.S., Washington state and Federal agriculture officials said.
The article from MSN reports that the invasive species known as "murder hornets," or Asian giant hornets, have been successfully eradicated from the United States, according to federal and Washington state agriculture officials. These hornets, which pose a significant threat to honeybees and can be harmful to humans due to their large size and potent venom, were first detected in Washington in 2019. Efforts to eliminate them involved trapping, tracking, and destroying nests, with the last known nest eradicated in October 2023. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed that no new sightings or captures have been reported since, leading to the declaration of their eradication. This success is attributed to the collaborative efforts of various agencies, researchers, and the public in monitoring and reporting sightings.
