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.