Northern Giant Hornet Eradicated in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the eradication of the northern giant hornet, also known as "murder hornet," after three years with no detections. This achievement follows a comprehensive five-year effort involving local communities and government agencies. The hornets posed serious threats to honey bees and agriculture, capable of destroying a bee colony rapidly. Continuous monitoring will persist to prevent potential re-emergence, especially following a recent unconfirmed sighting. Despite eradication success, officials caution that other invasive hornet species could pose future threats.