The giant Japanese hornet, also known as the Asian giant hornet, is the largest hornet species in the world. These hornets ...

When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with ...

The 2-inch (5cm) long Asian giant hornets, Vespa mandarinia, have been found in Washington state. Multiple stings are deadly to humans and in their "slaughter phase" the hornets destroy honeybees ...

Northern giant hornets are not known for attacking people or pets, the WSDA says. However, it may attack if threatened and ...

This yellow-legged beastie is a hornet species indigenous to Southeast Asia, and due to their habit of hunting honeybees, ...

Northern giant hornets will sting people who try to handle them or while protecting their nest or a victim beehive. Mass attacks are very rare, but possible and can maim or kill, according to WSDA.

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investigating a report of a possible northern giant hornet found in Kitsap County. The WSDA said in a social media post ...

“Typically, their stings are pretty painful,” she said. Other news: Recently birthed Southern Resident calf believed to be dying Northern giant hornets can be up to two inches long, according ...

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is investigating a report of a possible Northern Giant Hornet that was found in the Burley area of Port Orchard.