Scientists will destroy first 'murder hornet' nest found in Washington state

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Remember "murder hornets"? You know, the two-inch long wasps that stoked unreasonable fear in people all around the United States.  

Well, scientists in the U.S. have located the first nest of the invasive species in Blaine, Wash. and they plan to get rid of it on Saturday, the Associated Press reported. The discovery took weeks and lots of dental floss, which was used to tie tracking devices to three hornets. And it worked; one of the insects led researchers to the location of the nest in a tree.

The nest contains about 100 to 200 hornets and is about the size of a basketball. Though Asian giant hornets aren't a big threat to humans, they can deliver a painful sting. To protect themselves, workers will wear thick protective suits and face shields, as the hornets can spit painful venom in addition to stinging.  Read more...

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