Yellow-legged hornet nest found in York County; residents urged to report sightings

Yellow-legged hornets, an invasive threat to SC honeybees, are spreading north in the state

Invasive yellow-legged hornets are spreading in South Carolina, posing threats to honeybees. Clemson said the latest sighting occurred in York County.

Yellow-legged hornet nest found in York County; residents urged to report sightings

A danger to honey bees, the invasive yellow-legged hornet poses no greater risk to humans than other hornets.

Highly Aggressive Asian Hornet Species Detected in York County for the First Time

Officials with Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry (DPI) have confirmed a nest of invasive yellow-legged hornets in York County, marking the first detection of the species or a nest outside the South Carolina Lowcountry. DPI responded after a local beekeeper observed aggressive hornet behavior on Monday, December 8. The hornets were “hawking,” a predatory tactic where they hover over hives and capture bees in midair. Inspectors use…