"I'm thrilled," said Ruthie Danielsen, a beekeeper involved in the eradication efforts. "I understand how rare it is to stop an invasive species." This sentiment encapsulates the success of their concerted efforts.
Danielsen’s work dates back to early 2020, when she first heard about the 'slaughter phase' of the murder hornet. She knew they were 'really, really bad for honeybees.'
For Washington residents, the hornet reports were another horror lurking outside their doors at a time when most had already been shut by the coronavirus pandemic. The fear was palpable.
This month, trappers in Washington took down the last trap set for the hornets, marking three years without confirmed detections and the conclusion of their mission.
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