WA State Department of Agriculture Investigates Possible Sighting of Northern Giant Hornet

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is investigating a potential sighting of a northern giant hornet, raising concerns about the threat these invasive insects pose to local ecosystems. The report comes from Port Orchard, where a resident submitted photographs of what appears to be a dead hornet. The WSDA is currently working to obtain the specimen for confirmation.

Northern giant hornets, formerly known as Asian giant hornets, are notorious for their ability to decimate honeybee colonies, which are crucial for pollination and agriculture. These hornets, also referred to as. . .