Asian giant hornets' stings are especially dangerous for those with allergic reactions, and their venom can destroy red blood cells.

The murder hornet, known for its painful sting and ability to destroy honey bee hives, has been eradicated in the U.S., five years after being first sighted in Washington state. The Washington ...

A predatory insect nicknamed the “murder hornet” has turned up in the US state of Washington, near the Canadian border, where they pose a threat to humans and the beekeeping industry.

The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the US, ...