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Northern Giant Hornets like the one pictured here are dangerous to humans and animals, as well as honey bees and other pollinators.

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Are northern giant hornets bugging out of Washington state?
August 26, 2024 2:10 a.m.

Are northern giant hornets bugging out of Washington state?

(The Center Square) – There is cautious optimism that the invasive and predatory northern giant hornet has been eradicated from Washington state. But that’s not official yet. According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the Evergreen State must go three years without detection to meet the regulatory definition of eradication.