The yr was one crammed with unprecedented challenges, and amid a world pandemic, an surprising menace buzzed its method into the headlines: the Asian large hornet, extra colloquially often called the “homicide hornet.” Preliminary stories sparked widespread worry and concern, portray an image of aggressive bugs able to decimating honeybee populations and delivering painful, probably…
Understanding the Threat Posed by Murder Hornets The specter of the “murder hornet,” scientifically known as the Asian Giant Hornet ( *Vespa mandarinia*), loomed large over the United States in recent years. News of their arrival sent shivers down the spines of beekeepers and raised concerns among the general public, conjuring images of swarms decimating…
Introduction The year began with a buzz of a different kind, a nervous hum that echoed across news outlets and social media feeds. It wasn’t the gentle thrum of honeybees, but the alarming drone of what was quickly dubbed the “murder hornet.” The Asian giant hornet, an insect native to parts of Asia, had made…
