Savannah beekeeper discovers invasive hornet species in Georgia
A beekeeper in Savannah, Georgia, has reported the first sighting of an invasive yellow-legged hornet in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). The hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, is a cousin of the giant Asian hornet or the “murder hornet” that has been detected in Washington state and Canada. The yellow-legged hornet poses a threat to honey production and native pollinators if it establishes…










