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Invasive hornet threatening honeybees found in Matthews
An invasive yellow-legged hornet threatening honeybees has been confirmed in Matthews, North Carolina, near the Mecklenburg-Union County line. The hornet, previously discovered in South Carolina's York County, preys on honeybees and can destroy entire hives. North Carolina and South Carolina officials urge beekeepers to set traps and report sightings.
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