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Distinguishing Asian giant hornet damage to honey bee colonies
Washington State University Extension fact sheet, 370E, Washington State University Extension
01/2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000002579
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/119942
Abstract
The Asian giant hornet (AGH) (Vespa mandarinia) is native to East Asia. They were discovered in 2019 in Whatcom County, which is located in the northwestern region of Washington State. AGH colonies become sizable beginning in late summer or early fall and need large amounts of protein to feed their young during this time. Because honey bees are a source of essential fats and protein, AGH may target their beehives and colonies. While honey bees in the AGH�s native range have evolved defenses against the AGH, European honey bees, the variety kept in the United States, have not. If AGH becomes established in the United States, they could pose a threat to US honey bee colonies. This publication covers signs indicative of predation by AGH on honey bee colonies and information for beekeepers in Washington State.
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- Title
- Distinguishing Asian giant hornet damage to honey bee colonies
- Creators
- Kelly KulhanekBrandon K. Hopkins
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Washington State University Extension fact sheet; 370E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Format
- pdf
- Identifiers
- 99900632734201842
- Copyright
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report