The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture successfully eradicated the northern giant hornet from Washington state after three years without confirmed detections.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet from Washington state and the U.S. After three years without confirmed detections, officials declared the invasive species eradicated on Wednesday. 'We’re pleased to announce the eradication of the northern giant hornet in Washington state,' said Derek Sandison, WSDA director.
'This success is the result of years of hard work, collaboration, and support from local communities and agencies at every level.' The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019 after the hornet was first detected in North America in British Columbia, Canada, and Washington. The effort involved federal, state and local governments, as well as community members, particularly in Whatcom County, where the hornets were concentrated. According to WSDA, public involvement was crucial to the eradication effort, with half of the confirmed detections originating from community reports. 'Without the public’s support, this outcome would have been unlikely,' said Sven Spichiger, WSDA pest program manager.The northern giant hornet posed a severe threat to native pollinators, including honey bees. Capable of destroying entire hives within 90 minutes, the hornets jeopardized agriculture and ecosystems dependent on pollination. Their venomous sting also posed a danger to human health. WSDA eradicated the first U.S. hornet nest in October 2020 and eliminated three more in 2021, all located in alder tree cavities. Despite extensive trapping and outreach through 2024, no additional hornets were detected. Although the hornets are officially eradicated, WSDA will continue monitoring to prevent reintroductio
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