The northern giant hornet — commonly referred to as the "murder hornet" — has been officially eradicated in the United States, federal and Washington state officials announced Wednesday.

NEW YORK — The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the United States, five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared Wednesday.

SEATTLE — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared ...

SEATTLE (AP) — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been ...

Federal and Washington state agriculture officials announced Wednesday that the northern giant hornet, also known as the "murder hornet," has been eradicated from the country. The Washington State ...

(NewsNation) — “Murder hornets,” the largest wasps in the world, have been eradicated from the United States. The U.S. and Washington Departments of Agriculture announced the news Dec. 18 ...