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Third Giant Hornet Nest Destroyed in Washington This Year
BLAINE, Wash.--The Washington State Department of Agriculture officials have eliminated what is the 3rd Asian Giant Hornet Nest in Washington State this year. It was discovered not far from a couple others located in the Blaine area. This one, however, a little difficult to remove because it was 20 feet up in a tree.
Another #AsianGiantHornet nest eradicated, this time with the help of a Baker District Trail Steward, Dan DeVoe, with...
Posted by Washington State Department of Agriculture on Thursday, September 23, 2021
Officials destroyed one nest last year, making for a total of four identified in the state. Traps remain in the area to control more of the invasive species.
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