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First-ever 'murder hornet' nest in US vacuumed out of tree
short by Ankush Verma / on Monday, 26 October, 2020
The first nest of Asian giant hornets found in the US has been sucked out of a tree using a vacuum hose. Also known as 'murder hornets', the insects have a powerful sting and can spit venom. Agricultural department said it spent weeks searching for and trapping the hornets, which attack honeybee hives and could pose a threat to humans.
read more at Reuters