How to Use yellow-legged hornet in a Sentence

yellow-legged hornet

noun
  • The yellow-legged hornet was first spotted in Georgia by a beekeeper in 2023.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Beekeepers and other residents are encouraged to set traps to strengthen monitoring of the yellow-legged hornet.
    Eva Flowe july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • However, yellow-legged hornet sightings should be reported to the appropriate department in your state.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The 2023 Georgia spotting was the first detection of a live yellow-legged hornet in the United States.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The invasive yellow-legged hornet is posing a serious threat to beehives in coastal Georgia and South Carolina.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Plant Protection team has been searching for yellow-legged hornet nests throughout the summer.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The yellow-legged hornet is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia and has spread to parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Residents who spot yellow-legged hornets can report them through an online form from the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
    Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Plant Protection team has been fighting to keep the yellow-legged hornet from calling the Peach State its home.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Georgia agriculture officials are urging residents in several coastal counties to stay alert and report sightings of early-stage yellow-legged hornet nests as the state continues efforts to prevent larger infestations that could threaten pollinators and agriculture.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced yellow-legged hornets have been spotted in North Carolina on Monday, July 27.
    Eva Flowe july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

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