Florida has big hornets but not murder hornets, experts say
Those who were already avoiding bees at all costs were extra wary of the giant hornets from Asia. Well, after reviewing several sites in Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed that there is no evidence to support that murder hornets are present anywhere in Florida. With reports of suspected Asian giant hornet sightings in Florida, our department and the USDA have confirmed that there is no evidence of this species in Florida, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said. Residents are encouraged to consult the FDACS Asian Giant Hornet Quick Guide as a reference to identify this invasive species accurately:Giant Hornet GraphAsian giant hornets are the worlds largest species of hornet. In December 2019, the Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of several individual Asian giant hornets.