"Adminisatyr" wrote in message news:rn1oim$11fi$1...@gioia.aioe.org...
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https://earther.gizmodo.com/just-in-time-for-slaughter-phase-scientists-find-first-1845466200
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> Entomologists in Washington have confirmed the existence of a nest of
> Asian giant hornets, more fondly known as murder hornets. The nest is the
> first such breeding ground discovered in the United States, confirming
> fears that the invasive species could become established and severely
> threaten the country’s fragile bee population, as well as possibly attack
> people. State scientists plan to try destroying the nest this weekend.
Why wait until the weekend?
Probably because the eco-kooks want to see if it's "endangered"...