Murder Hornets' Eradicated in U.S. After 5 Years

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The northern giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, has been declared eradicated in the United States since there have been no reported sightings since 2021

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It was first discovered in British Columbia in 2019 and crossed into Washington state in the same year, with a serious threat to pollinators and agriculture.

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DNA analysis reveals multiple introduction events, which are thought to have originated from shipping containers, though the mode of entry remains unknown.

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Teams had to employ creative methods like radio tracking and specialized gear to locate and neutralize nests that hid underground.

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Hornet attacks on honeybees were catastrophic, with colonies destroyed within less than 90 minutes and even beekeeper suits penetrated by their powerful stings.

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Public reports were essential, leading to confirmed detections and eventual eradication efforts by local and federal agencies.

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Surveillance continues in Kitsap County and through 2025 to guard against reinvasion, as seen with similar species in Spain.

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The species was renamed "Northern Giant Hornet" to promote clarity and avoid fear or discrimination.

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