# Yellow-Legged Hornets Threaten North Carolina Bees | Wilmington News

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Podcast: [Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606)
Published: 2026-07-29T09:44:01+00:00
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North Carolina’s buzzing with alarm as the invasive yellow-legged hornet makes its way inland, targeting honeybees with deadly precision. First spotted in South Carolina, these hornets now threaten beehives in Matthews, near Charlotte, using a terrifying “hawking” tactic to ambush and decapitate bees — a move that could cripple pollination and crop yields. With bright orange faces and golden legs, they’re easy to spot — and state officials are counting on the public to report sightings. Over 200 traps are already deployed in the Charlotte area to halt their spread before next spring. Beekeepers and homeowners are urged to act fast: report nests or sightings and check the N.C. Department of Agriculture website for help. This is a community-wide battle — and your eyes could be the key to stopping them. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5feb10258ccc9d77

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