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American scientists have declared the successful eradication of the Asian giant hornet, marking a rare victory in the battle against invasive insects.
The Asian giant hornet, the world’s largest hornet species, is infamously nicknamed the "murder hornet" due to its dangerous sting and ability to destroy entire honeybee colonies in mere hours. The U.S. announced the eradication of the species five years after its first discovery in Washington state near the Canadian border—a "rare triumph" against invasive insects, according to The Independent.
On December 18, Washington state and the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that no sightings of the invasive hornets have occurred in Washington since 2021. This success was largely due to local residents who agreed to set traps on their properties and report sightings. Researchers captured a live hornet, attached a miniature radio tracker, and followed it through dense forests to a nest in an alder tree. The nest was destroyed before new queens could disperse.