As you start to see posts about the ‘murder hornets’, please note that they’re a huge threat to our nation’s **honey bees**. They’re less a threat to people.
They’re in Washington state, so Oregonians should be on the lookout.
Most important – learn to ID them and distinguish them from native insects. Don’t indiscriminately spray and kill. If you think you see one, take a photo if you can do so safely, and report it to your Extension office or to Oregon’s Invasive Species hotline: 1-866-INVADER. ~ OSU Master Gardeners
‘Murder Hornets’ in the U.S.: The Rush to Stop the Asian Giant Hornet- NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/us/asian-giant-hornet-washington.html
