Georgia agriculture officials are intensifying efforts to track and eliminate the invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet as confirmed detections continue to rise across the state. The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection team reported updated numbers through October 2025 and emphasized that public cooperation remains critical to containment.
The Yellow-Legged Hornet, an aggressive non-native species that poses a significant threat to honeybee populations and other pollinators, has been detected in multiple counties since its initial confirmation in Georgia. State teams are conducting active surveillance, nest removal, and ongoing field investigations, but officials note that early public reporting remains the most effective tool for rapid response.
Residents are urged to report any suspected hornet sightings or nests directly to the state’s designated email: [email protected]
. Submissions should include photos, location details, and contact information when possible.
Authorities say community awareness and prompt reporting will play a decisive role in stopping the hornet’s spread and protecting Georgia’s agricultural ecosystem.
Georgia agriculture officials are intensifying efforts to track and eliminate the invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet as confirmed detections continue to rise across the state. The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection team reported updated numbers through October 2025 and emphasized that public cooperation remains critical to containment.
The Yellow-Legged Hornet, an aggressive non-native species that poses a significant threat to honeybee populations and other pollinators, has been detected in multiple counties since its initial confirmation in Georgia. State teams are conducting active surveillance, nest removal, and ongoing field investigations, but officials note that early public reporting remains the most effective tool for rapid response.
Residents are urged to report any suspected hornet sightings or nests directly to the state’s designated email: [email protected]. Submissions should include photos, location details, and contact information when possible.
Authorities say community awareness and prompt reporting will play a decisive role in stopping the hornet’s spread and protecting Georgia’s agricultural ecosystem.
