Washington – The Washington State Department of Agriculture shared news Friday that an Asian Giant Hornet, commonly referred to as a murder hornet, was successfully trapped for the first time in the evergreen state. The five previous confirmed sightings of an Asian Giant Hornet in the state were seen in the environment, according to WSDA officials. ‘Murder Hornets’ are in US; Can the insects possibly migrate to San Antonio or South Texas? Cicada Killers can get up to about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in length which is smaller than a mature Asian Giant Hornet and it’s uncommon for Cicada Killers to sting humans. Greg Abbott in an effort to protect Texas citizens, agriculture and honey bees in the chance that Asian Giant Hornets arrive in Texas.

SAN ANTONIO – A report by the New York Times in early May about Asian Giant Hornets, also known as murder hornets, seems to have spooked some San Antonio residents who think they’re seeing the 2-inch insects in the Alamo City. “The real danger comes from a potential allergic reaction”‘Murder Hornets’ are in US; Can the insects possibly migrate to San Antonio or South Texas? The Asian Giant Hornets can kill off an entire bee colony within a matter of hours Keck said in early May. Still think you might have seen an Asian Giant Hornet? Asian Giant Hornets are a social species and will form nests with a queen and multiple workers whereas Cicada Killers are often solitary nesters.”

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This is what getting stung by a ‘murder hornet’ looks and feels likeEven though the hornets are still hundreds of miles away from our area, it has been a topic of discussion in the South Texas area for months. If the hornet does survive the colder months, there is a possibility it could migrate to states farther south, including Texas where the weather is warmer. So there’s not a lack of food to prevent them from coming down here.”Honeybees are vital to our ecosystem and environment, especially in South Texas. I just don’t think we have these just yet.”Keck said for the moment, there is not a reason to be overly concerned in South Texas. She said it will take time to study the “murder hornet” in the United States and follow its breeding and migration patterns.