Scientists Eradicate Invasive Hornet Nest Using RF Transmission

Scientists have been attempting to locate and eradicate destructive Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) since several were spotted in North America last year.

A group of entomologists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) zeroed in on their invasive target in a tree cavity in late October, using wireless RF technology.

By tagging multiple hornets, they were able to utilize a handheld RF reader to locate the nest and eradicate hundreds of hornets and 76 queens.