European hornets are also commonly called brown hornets and giant hornets. Most of these insects die off in the fall. Only the queens — who are in charge of reproduction — survive the winter.

A member of the public reported a suspicious hornet in October 2024 in Kitshap County, but the WSDA was unable to locate and identify the insect. Officials placed traps in the area and spoke to ...

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