Washington State Department Of Agriculture Sets Traps For Asian Giant Hornets

BELLINGHAM, WA - JULY 29: Jenni Cena, pest biologist and trapping supervisor from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), checks a trap designed to catch Asian Giant Hornets, also known as murder hornets, on July 29, 2020 in Bellingham, Washington. None were found. Asian giant hornets attack and destroy honeybee hives. Once established, its feared the Asian Giant Hornet could have negative impacts on the environment, economy, and public health of Washington State. WSDA currently has 442 traps throughout the state. To date, five Asian Giant Hornets have been found in Washington state, all by public citizens in Whatcom County. The traps consist of a bottle containing a mixture of orange juice and rice cooking wine. They are checked once a week. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images)