Entomologists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet, or "murder hornet", nest in the United States on a property in the town of Blaine.

Using a new type of trap, WSDA researchers tagged several captured hornets with radio trackers, which they used to lead them to the nest. The cavity of a tree found on private property was housing the nest.

First discovered in Washington state in December 2019, Asian giant hornets are an invasive species not native to the US. They are the world's largest hornet and prey on honey bees and other insects.&nbsp;

WSDA members plan to remove the tree on October 24.

Washington state in the US trapped its first "murder hornet" on July 14.

Up until now, five giant hornets had officially been sighted in the state.

The hope was to find the nest by mid-September before the colony begins creating new reproducing queens and drones.

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Entomologists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet, or "murder hornet", nest in the United States on a property in the town of Blaine.

Entomologists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet, or "murder hornet", nest in the United States on a property in the town of Blaine. Using a new type of trap, WSDA researchers tagged several captured hornets with radio trackers, which they used to lead them to the nest. The cavity of a tree found on private property was housing the nest. First discovered in Washington state in December 2019, Asian giant hornets are an invasive species not native to the US. They are the world's largest hornet and prey on honey bees and other insects. WSDA members plan to remove the tree on October 24. Washington state in the US trapped its first "murder hornet" on July 14. Up until now, five giant hornets had officially been sighted in the state. The hope was to find the nest by mid-September before the colony begins creating new reproducing queens and drones. Also read | US state has trapped its first 'murder hornet'

'Murder hornet' nest found in Washington said to be the first in US

Washington state in the US has trapped its first Asian giant hornet or the "murder hornet."

More than two inches long, the hornets get their nickname from their propensity to attack and kill honeybees and potentially, people.

Up until now, five giant hornets had officially been sighted in the state. This is the first one found in a trap.

Officials announced on Friday that they had identified the Asian giant hornet earlier this week from a trap collected near Birch Bay on July 14.

The state's agriculture department further plans to deploy special traps that will catch the hornets and keep them alive so they can be tagged and tracked back to their colonies. Once the agency finds the colonies, they'll destroy them.

The hope is to find the nest by mid-September before the colony begins creating new reproducing queens and drones, the statement said.

Washington state agricultural officials are now asking beekeepers and residents to report any sightings of the giant hornets. August and September are when they're most likely to be spotted.

Washington state in the US has trapped its first Asian giant hornet or the "murder hornet." More than two inches long, the hornets get their nickname from their propensity to attack and kill honeybees and potentially, people.

Washington state in the US has trapped its first Asian giant hornet or the "murder hornet." More than two inches long, the hornets get their nickname from their propensity to attack and kill honeybees and potentially, people. Up until now, five giant hornets had officially been sighted in the state. This is the first one found in a trap. Officials announced on Friday that they had identified the Asian giant hornet earlier this week from a trap collected near Birch Bay on July 14. The state's agriculture department further plans to deploy special traps that will catch the hornets and keep them alive so they can be tagged and tracked back to their colonies. Once the agency finds the colonies, they'll destroy them. The hope is to find the nest by mid-September before the colony begins creating new reproducing queens and drones, the statement said. Washington state agricultural officials are now asking beekeepers and residents to report any sightings of the giant hornets. August and September are when they're most likely to be spotted.

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