Protecting Bees: The Threat of Yellow Legged and Asian Hornets - EP2

In this riveting episode of The Pest News, hosts John Brocas and Jeff Rea dive deep into the spine-chilling world of invasive species—specifically, the notorious Yellow-Legged Hornet and other alarming threats like the Asian Hornets. They kick off with a hair-raising tale of how foreign crates brought the venomous fiddleback spider and brown recluse to American soil, leading to dangerous infestations and some truly horrifying personal stories.

But it’s not all doom and gloom! John and Jeff bring a balanced perspective with practical safety tips and early intervention tactics to ward off these pest invasions before they spin out of control. They also shine a spotlight on the incredible importance of bees in our ecosystem and what we can do to protect these buzzing heroes from the brutal hornet predators.

Are you curious about how to spot an Asian Hornet or what sounds to be wary of in your backyard? Wondering what steps you can take to prevent the next invasive species from wreaking havoc in your neighborhood? Tune in to be armed with all this knowledge and more!

Question for our listeners: Have you ever experienced a hornet invasion? Share your story with us in the comments below!