While called murder hornets their real name is Vespa mandarinia, the Asian giant hornet or the northern ... Too many stings can be deadly. California professor says buzz about 'murder hornets ...

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

Three specimens were found on Vancouver Island at the time, after which the killer hornets spread ... Animals up to 5.5 centimetres in size Asian giant hornets, the largest hornet species in ...

Dec. 19—OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture has announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet, a five-year effort involving state officials, local ...

WASHINGTON STATE — The northern giant hornet, which used to be referred to as the Asian giant hornet or murder hornet, has now been declared eradicated in Washington state and the United States.

“You know, we had a couple programs available that allowed citizen scientists to trap Asian giant hornets,” Spichiger said, recognizing the important contributions from the community that led ...