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The European hornet was introduced to the United States in New York, between 1840 and 1860. Since then, it has spread to the other east coast states, across to the Mississippi River, and up into parts of North and South Dakota. Workers are brown with yellow markings and, being hornets, can reach up to one and a half inches in length. They do not look like northern giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets,” which are almost two inches long, making them the largest hornet in the world. While the European hornet is established in the United States, northern giant hornets are not, and were last seen in 2021 in Washington state.
***NARRATED COURSE***Although bee and wasp stings can cause severe to deadly reactions in some people, they also serve important roles in the natural environment. Bees pollinate a variety of flowering plants, including many grown in agriculture. Wasps are predators of insects and spiders, some of which are pests, and help manage these prey populations. After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify solitary vs. social bees and solitary vs. social wasps, know when bees and wasps should be managed, and manage bees and wasps effectively, with or without pesticide application, if possible.
