Numerous bug experts told The Associated Press that what they call hornet “hype" reminds them of the 1970s public scare when Africanized honeybees, nicknamed “killer bees,” started moving north from South America
Insect experts say people should calm down about the big bug with the nickname “murder hornet” — unless you are a beekeeper or a honeybee.
The Asian giant hornets found in Washington state that grabbed headlines this week aren’t big killers of humans, although it does happen on rare occasions. But the world's largest hornets do decapitate entire hives of honeybees, and that crucial food pollinator is already in big trouble.
Numerous bug experts told The Associated Press that what they call hornet “hype" reminds them of the 1970s public scare when Africanized honeybees, nicknamed “killer bees,” started moving north from South America. While these more aggressive bees did make it up to Texas and the Southwest, they didn’t live up to the horror-movie moniker. However, they also do kill people in rare situations.
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7 comments:
SOoooo, does that mean i ain't getting my Killer Hornet stimulus check???...Damn
If I see a 2" hornet, I'm going to mace it! Lol
We need to be more worried about Cooties!
Might need a 12 gauge
I do think we should learn what we can about these hornets killing the honey bee. Now that is a big concern.
At 1:03 p.m., yes you are correct, and I have the answer. And I am going to patent it.
They found one dead hornet, believed to have came on a ship. This is not an issue. Africanized honey bees however were and potentially are.
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