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Signs of Asian giant hornet nest found in Washington state

by Associated Press
| October 2, 2020 11:27 AM

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Agricultural officials in Washington state said Friday they are trying to find and destroy a nest of Asian giant hornets believed to be near a small town amid concerns the hornets could kill honey bees crucial for pollinating raspberry and blueberry crops.

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