Do you live in BC or WA? If not, don’t worry about it. And even if you do: how often are you traipsing around hornet nests? Really? How many times have you been stung more than 10 times in rapid succession by hornet? Really? If your answer to those are: hardly ever, and never. Then NO you still don’t need to worry.
Less than 50 people a year get killed by these things, and they’re native to one of the most densely populated parts of the world. And it’s been here for over 6 months and you’re just now hearing about it. Really people, get over your panic addiction.
You aren’t alone in your belief!
comment from another thread:
To: Snowybear
I’ve been following the Asian Giant Hornet story for over five years. UNTIL NOW NOBODY HAS EVER CALLED THEM MURDER HORNETS. It’s driving me so crazy I had to get up off the couch after emitting a string of swears that would make a sailor from the Bronx blush and stop watching tv. ************************************************************************ From the FB page, Relax, I’m an Entomologist:
In response to the New York Times article, I present the short and skinny: No, “killer hornets” are not invading the United States. In autumn 2019, a Vespa mandarinia worker was found south of the Canadian border after a nest was found in British Columbia. People only in Washington near the Canadian border should be aware of this non-native to make sure it does not establish.
The “killer” part of this hornet applies to honey bees, another non-native insect in North America. Like all hornets and yellow jackets, V. mandarinia has no interest in humans. They hunt insects and may scavenge for other meats to feed their babies. They will defend their nests and food against big lumbering mammals. Like all wild animals, don’t bother them and they won’t bother you. V. mandarinia goes after honey bee larvae in an impressively violent hunting strategy, hence “killer.”
908 posted on 5/4/2020, 10:29:10 PM by Tuscaloosa Goldfinch (Abortion is just a new spin on human sacrifice by worshipers of self and selfishness.)
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