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Invasive 'Murder hornet' discovered in US, threatening honeybees and agriculture

  • Yellow-legged 'murder hornets', native to Asia, spotted for the first time in the US in Georgia.
  • Hornets can decimate honeybee colonies and threaten agriculture that relies on bee pollination.
  • Georgia officials urge residents to report sightings to help eradicate hornets and locate nests.
  • The state agriculture department is developing plans to trap hornets and provide public outreach on identification.
  • The hornets' arrival raises concerns about potential damage to honey production and food crops.
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