Yellow-legged hornets reach North Carolina; tips to safeguard honey bees.

North Carolina has confirmed the arrival of invasive yellow-legged hornets, which pose a significant threat to honey bees. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) reported a sighting in Union County, where a homeowner noticed unusual hornet activity at her hummingbird feeder. Following this, officials discovered several yellow-legged hornets near the Union and Mecklenburg county line. The NCDA&CS has been monitoring this pest since its detection in Savannah, Georgia, in November 2023.