Hopkins, Brandon

Beekeepers in Washington State: learn the signs of northern giant hornet (NGH) damage, common look-alike damage, and how to report NGH to the state. (Formerly known as Asian giant hornet.)

Historically considered a minor honey bee pest in Washington, current and future climate models indicate regions here of increasingly suitable habitat for small hive beetle. This pub provides information for Washington beekeepers to detect, accurately identify, monitor, treat, and report sightings.