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First-ever sighting of invasive ‘murder hornets’ in Europe


Southern giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets,” have been found in Europe for the first time, with two pairs found in northern Spain. Scientists are searching for the hornets’ nest, as they are known to kill off beehives and impact the local ecosystem. The hornets, native to parts of Asia, grow to about 2 inches in length and are aggressive predators. similar hornets were first spotted in the United States in 2019. Researchers suspect the hornets arrived in Europe on a cargo ship. The recent study in Spain confirmed the species through genetic testing. Efforts to mitigate the impact of the hornets include educating the public and beekeepers, alerting local authorities, and stepping up quarantine measures. Detection in Spain suggests that more hornets could be on the way in Europe. Researchers are working to find the nest so they can destroy it, but it is challenging as the hornets nest underground. The presence of the hornets can contribute to a decline in the bee population, disrupting pollination processes that plants and crops rely on. The scientists are also looking for more hornet sightings and continue to study and monitor the situation to mitigate the potential impact of the invasive species.

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