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Asian Giant Hornet
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First Male 'Murder Hornet' Trapped In US: Here's Why That's A Good Thing, Researchers Say
The first male Asian giant hornet, so-called "Murder Hornet," has been trapped in the United States. And that's a good thing. Researchers say it's progress because they want to eradicate the vicious insects before they wipe out bee colonies and cause harm to humans here. Even beekeeper suits are not protection from a sting from the Asian giant hornet, which kills dozens of humans annually in Japan. The insect was captured near Custer, Washington in a bottle trap near where a mated queen was found dead earlier this year and a suspected bee kill was reported in 2019, the Washington Sta…
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First Male 'Murder Hornet' Trapped In US: Here's Why That's A Good Thing, Researchers Say
The first male Asian giant hornet, so-called "Murder Hornet," has been trapped in the United States. And that's a good thing. Researchers say it's progress because they want to eradicate the vicious insects before they wipe out bee colonies and cause harm to humans here. Even beekeeper suits are not protection from a sting from the Asian giant hornet, which kills dozens of humans annually in Japan. The insect was captured near Custer, Washington in a bottle trap near where a mated queen was found dead earlier this year and a suspected bee kill was reported in 2019, the Washington Sta…
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'Murder Hornet' Sting Kills 54-Year-Old Man, Reports Say
The purported “murder hornet” is earning its nickname. An Asian giant hornet killed a 54-year-old beekeeper in Spain after he was stung on the eyebrow while tending to hives near his home, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred in the northwest region of Santiago, Galicia. The hornets recently arrived in the United States (in Washington State) and Canada (in the Vancouver area), leading to national concerns. The giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, has been known to kill dozens of people each year and could potentially devastate the country’s bee populations, which has already bee…
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'Murder Hornet': Videos Show What It's Like To Be Stung By Dangerous Insect Now In US
Videos of massive so-called “murder hornets” that have migrated from Asia have been making the rounds on social media, showing the insect killing its often larger prey with impunity. New story: 'Murder Hornets': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival The hornets, with venomous stingers, have been shown killing mice, other rodents, coyotes, and large bugs. See video above - warning: graphic content. It is unclear where the videos have been shot, though the invasive insect has reportedly made its way to the United States, in Washington State, as well as C…