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Vespa mandarina - Northern Giant Hornet
Overview
The sizes are:
- Queens - 50 mm long
- Workers - 35-40 mm long
- Drones - up to 38 mm long
They have wingspans in the range of 35-76 mm.
There have been few sightings in North America.
Preying mantis will eat them.
Integrated Pest Management
Control Methods
Cultural
- Strong colony
- Entrance reducer
- Ensure no cracks or holes in hive bodies
- No open feeding
- Yellowjacket / wasp traps
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