‘Murder Hornets’ Declared Eradicated in America After 5-Year Battle

USDA claims victory over invasive species, but experts warn of potential resurgence.

A Washington state Department of Agriculture worker holds two of the dozens of Asian giant hornets vacuumed from a tree in 2020. — A Washington state Department of Agriculture worker holds two of the dozens of Asian giant hornets vacuumed from a tree in 2020. AP/Elaine Thompson

PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Dec 19, 2024, 04:05 PM ET