Murder hornets trapped in US for first time as officials race to eradicate colonies before breeding

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As the US grapples with the world's worst coronavirus outbreak, a new threat is emerging as Asian giant hornets – known as “murder hornets” due to their lethal sting to humans – are gaining a foothold in the country.

After they were first found in Washington State in May this year, the 2-inch (5cm)-long hornets have now been trapped for the first time – giving officials an indication – firstly that their traps work, and secondly of where nests could be situated.

Now authorities in Washington State have until mid-September to try and eradicate the invasive species before the breeding season begins.

Multiple stings are deadly to humans and in Asia the hornets are estimated to kill 50 people a year.

During the hornet’s “slaughter phase” they kill bees, feeding the bodies to their young.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/murder-hornets-trapped-us-first-133827685.html

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1. Now THIS is a murder hornet.

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