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yellow-legged hornet

Coverage of yellow-legged hornet in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 29 · 19:40 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 21:52 UTC
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Matthewsplace2North Carolina Department of Agricultureorganization1Justin Ordersperson1Greg Wigginsperson1beekeepingtopic1invasive speciestopic1North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Servicesorganization1Mecklenburg-Union County lineplace1York Countyplace1South Carolinaplace1honeybeestopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 31 · 21:52 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    North Carolina officials race to find and destroy yellow-legged hornet nests

    The yellow-legged hornet, an invasive species from Asia, has been confirmed in North Carolina, threatening local honeybee populations. State agriculture officials are working to locate and destroy nests before fall, while beekeepers use homemade traps to monitor activity.

  • SECURITYJul 29 · 19:40 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Invasive hornet threatening honeybees found in Matthews

    An invasive yellow-legged hornet threatening honeybees has been confirmed in Matthews, North Carolina, near the Mecklenburg-Union County line. The hornet, previously discovered in South Carolina's York County, preys on honeybees and can destroy entire hives. North Carolina and South Carolina officials urge beekeepers to set traps and report sightings.