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Yellow-legged hornets have officially taken root in Matthews, North Carolina — a major threat to honeybees and local agriculture. First spotted near a hummingbird feeder, these invasive insects are now confirmed as an established presence, with state and federal teams deploying over 200 traps to track their spread. Known for hunting bees and building massive nests, they pose serious risks to honey production and crop pollination. Beekeepers are urged to watch for hornets near hives — a sign of their predatory behavior. This pest, first detected in Georgia last November, is now moving north, and experts are racing to contain it before it causes wider ecological and economic damage.

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