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Yellow-Legged Hornets Threaten North Carolina Bees | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s buzzing with alarm as the invasive yellow-legged hornet makes its way inland, targeting honeybees with deadly precision. First spotted in South Carolina, these hornets now threaten beehives in Matthews, near Charlotte, using a terrifying “hawking” tactic to ambush and decapitate bees — a move that could cripple pollination and crop yields. With bright orange faces and golden legs, they’re easy to spot — and state officials are counting on the public to report sightings. Over 200 traps are already deployed in the Charlotte area to halt their spread before next spring…
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