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Yellow-Legged Hornets Invade North Carolina | Wilmington News
North Carolina just got a nasty surprise: the yellow-legged hornet, a vicious invasive species, has officially landed in Matthews, Union County. First spotted near a hummingbird feeder, these aggressive hornets are already targeting honeybees and threatening entire colonies — a major blow to pollination and honey production. Previously only seen in Georgia and South Carolina, this is the first confirmed sighting in the Tar Heel State. State officials are on high alert, deploying over 200 traps and urging beekeepers and the public to report any sightings to stop the spread before it’s too…
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