A new threat to honeybees emerges in the South
The yellow-legged hornet is an invasive wasp that first showed up in Georgia in 2023. Since then, it’s rapidly expanded its footprint in the South and become a serious threat to an important pollinator: the honeybee. But a small army of scientists and beekeepers are fighting back and setting up a new line of defense in North Carolina.
Featuring:
Emily Cataneo, contributor at The Assembly
Links:
The Assembly: Is North Carolina Ready for an Invasion of Bee-Killing Hornets?
WUNC News: Here's how you can help protect honey bees from Invasive yellow-legged hornets
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