Now they’re murdered hornets. The world’s largest hornet dubbed the “murder hornet” has officially been eradicated from the US, according to officials. The northern giant hornet burrowed into Washington state near the Canadian border back in 2019 and gained notoriety for their shockingly large size and their propensity for destroying the hives of docile honey bees and other pollinators.

After nearly five years, federal and Washington state officials said there’s no evidence of the bee-killing hornet in this 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

The northern giant hornet has been eradicated from the United States, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Read online: