Posts tagged as “Northern giant hornet”

If there are none, this year would be the third consecutive year without any confirmed northern giant hornet sightings.

While there were no sightings in the last 2 years, the hornet is not yet considered eradicated.

2023 could be the second year without confirmed detections.

While there were no sightings last year, the hornet is not yet considered eradicated.

The species won’t be considered eradicated until at least 3 years of no sightings and no captures.

WSDA officials have said they will continue to set traps until there have been 3 successive years with no confirmed northern giant hornet captures.

Traps used are made from a 2-liter or 64-ounce plastic bottles and target Asian giant hornet workers in the summer and fall.