‘Murder hornet’ found in B.C. trap, say Washington state officials – BC

Officers in Washington state say it seems an Asian giant hornet has crossed the border into British Columbia.

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One other Asian big hornet nest eradiated close to Canadian border

The Washington State Division of Agriculture stated authorities in B.C. not too long ago discovered one of many bugs — typically known as “murder hornets” —  in a entice set for the invasive Japanese beetle.

They stated it was situated in an space not removed from the place nests have been discovered and destroyed in Washington state however didn’t say precisely the place.

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‘Homicide Hornets’ buzzing nearer to B.C.

The division stated B.C. and U.S. authorities will attempt to analyze DNA from the specimen to find out if it was from a nest south of the border.

A number of Asian giant hornet nests have been destroyed in Washington state this 12 months.

The hornets can develop as much as 5 centimetres lengthy and are the world’s largest hornets. They’ve giant, yellow heads, black eyes, a black physique and a black and yellow striped stomach.

Whereas they don’t seem to be thought-about significantly harmful to people, the Invasive Species Council of B.C. warns they’re able to delivering painful stings and are a menace to individuals allergic to bees and wasps.

— with information from Simon Little and The Related Press