Northern giant hornets, nicknamed “murder hornets,” have been eradicated from the United States, agriculture officials said Wednesday.

The northern giant hornet, better known as "murder hornets," have been eradicated from the U.S., Washington state and Federal agriculture officials said.

The world’s largest hornet has been declared eradicated in the U.S. The invasive northern giant hornet is also known as the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and its ability to slaughter a honey

After years of effort, the Washington State Department of Agriculture says they've wiped out the 'murder hornet,' at least for now.

Five years after so-called “murder hornets” were first discovered in the United States, Washington state and federal officials announced that the invasive species has been eradicated from the country.