North Carolina reports first yellow-legged hornet sighting; beekeepers urged to monitor.

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in Matthews. A Union County resident reported unusual hornet activity at her hummingbird feeder, prompting a follow-up survey that identified more adults near the Union and Mecklenburg county line. Ongoing efforts by NCDA&CS and USDA-APHIS-PPQ include surveys and trapping.