How to Deal With Asian Hornet Insects

The Asian hornet is a yellow-legged predatory wasp that’s native to Southeast Asia. You may have also heard of them as yellow-legged hornets. These insects are aggressive and can cause severe damage to homes and crops. However, there are ways to minimize their damage.

The Asian giant hornet is a pest that can cause significant damage to a beehive. It was discovered in northwest Washington State last fall, the first time that these insects were recorded in the United States. Scientists are on the hunt for these invasive species, which could wipe out bee populations in the United States if they manage to establish a deep presence there.

The hornet insects have a complex life cycle. They spend the winter hibernating and emerging in the spring to start a new colony. The queen, who’s responsible for laying eggs, spends the winter in a protected area. During the summer, the hornets forage throughout the area and breed a new generation of queens.

The Asian giant hornet, also known as the murder hornet, is a very aggressive insect that attacks honeybee colonies. The hornet can kill thousands of bees in a few hours. Their stingers can pierce beekeeping suits. The venom is so potent that it can feel like hot metal driving into the skin. These insects are dangerous to humans and have already invaded the United States.

When you discover Asian hornets in your backyard, you should know how to deal with them. This pest is not more dangerous than the native European hornets, but it can harm honey bee colonies and other helpful bugs. It is important not to disturb their nests because they will become aggressive if they feel threatened.

The Asian giant hornet is the largest hornet in the world and its stinger is about a quarter of an inch long. Queens can reach two inches in length, while the workers are 1.4 to 1.6 inches long. The Asian giant hornet has a large orange-yellow head with prominent eyes and sharp mandibles. Its abdomen is covered with dark brown and yellow stripes. Its nest is difficult to locate, but can be located near rotting tree roots.

Although Asian giant hornets are relatively rare in the United States, their presence in the Pacific Northwest is a threat. In Washington state, for example, the Asian giant hornets were first found in December 2019. While other states have yet to report their presence, Washington state officials are actively preventing migration of these insects.

The Asian hornet is an invasive predator of European honeybees. These insects come from temperate and tropical Eastern Asia, and are a major problem for the European bee population. Even a single hornet can kill up to 40 bees per minute, which is devastating to the bees’ colonies. They are also a serious nuisance to the Japanese apiculture industry.

Asian giant hornets typically attack honey bee hives in late summer or early fall. Their large mandibles are strong enough to decapitate honey bees. One Asian giant hornet is capable of destroying an entire colony within 90 minutes. Their large size and armored bodies make them an efficient predator. Their main food source is honey bee larvae and pupae.

Although many of these insects are annual, the northern giant hornet is different from the European giant hornet. The northern giant hornet’s nests die off when winter arrives. Overwintering queens, however, find a protected area in the ground to build their nests, such as abandoned rodent burrows. In addition to ground-based nests, other social wasps create protected aerial spaces for their nests.