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environment1 month ago•6 min saved

Asia-born yellow-legged hornets ignite high-stakes battle to defend South Carolina bees

An invasion of Asia-origin yellow-legged hornets in South Carolina’s Lowcountry is decimating honeybee colonies and prompting a Clemson-led response to erase nests, kill queens with 'Georgia juice' bait, and deploy climbers and exterminators. The effort has destroyed hundreds of nests since 2024, but eradication is costly and dangerous, and spread to nearby regions remains a concern as public reports guide the work.

via South Carolina Public Radio|

#environment #honeybees #invasive-species

local-news4 months ago•11 min saved

Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in Pacific Northwest

A live yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) was found April 30 aboard a ship at the Port of Vancouver on the Lower Columbia River and is being monitored after traps were set; experts warn this invasive, more mobile hornet—smaller than the notorious northern giant hornet—could threaten Northwest honeybees and agriculture and might spread coast-to-coast, though no further nests have been found yet.

via Rogue Valley Times|

#honeybees #invasive-species #local-news

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

"Officials Issue Caution as Invasive Hornet Species Detected in Georgia for the First Time"

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has issued a warning after the detection of a yellow-legged hornet, an invasive insect species, for the first time in the United States. Beekeepers reported sightings of the hornet in Savannah, Georgia, and officials are concerned about the potential threat it poses to honeybee production, native pollinators, and the agricultural industry. While there is no immediate danger to humans, the authorities are urging people to report any sightings and have a plan in place to eradicate the species if necessary.

via Fox 10 News|

#agricultural-industry #beekeeping #environment