Federal and state officials have declared the eradication of the so-called murder hornet from the United States, five years after the invasive species was first detected in the country.

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