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Major Exotic Pests of Concern
Northern Giant HornetVespa mandarinia Formerly known as Asian Giant Hornet In the fall of 2019 specimens of the Northern Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia, were found in Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Washington state. This hornet can have a detrimental impact on honey bee colonies, as well as other insect species. Photo by: Hanna
Royals, USDA APHIS PPQ ITP, Bugwood.org | TropilaelapsTropilaelaps mercedesae Tropilaelaps clareae Tropilaelaps koenigerum Tropilaelaps thaii
Photo by: Pest and Diseases Image Library , Bugwood.org |
Yellow-Legged HornetVespa velutina The Yellow-Legged Hornet was recently discovered in Savannah, GA in August 2023. This pest has been known to attack and prey off of honey bee colonies and if not eradicated can be expected to spread rapidly. Photo by: Allan Smith-Pardo, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org |
Find a diagnostic labMany states have programs for some diagnostics and some may have funding or grants to cover some testing. Please reach out to your Apiary Inspector if you have any concerns about honey bee health. |