First murder hornet nest in U.S. found in Washington state The hornets decapitate the bees and take over the hive to raise their young, using the surviving bees as food for their offspring.

They can wipe out a honey bee hive in as little as 90 minutes ... has had confirmed reports of northern giant hornets. Trappers found four nests in 2020 and 2021. Spichiger said Washington ...