Murder Hornets

They're the world's largest hornets and they've been spotted in
North America. Jerry talks with University of Georgia
entomologist Dr. Nancy Hinkle about the Asian giant hornets, how
deadly they really are and the very real risk they pose to honey
bees. 


If you live in Georgia and think you've spotted an Asian giant
hornet (which, honestly, is very unlikely) you can email a photo
to the UGA insect ID specialist, Lisa Ames at LAmes@uga.edu. Or
you can ship an actual specimen to:


Lisa Ames
Diagnostic Lab
210 Cowart Building
1109 Experiment St
Griffin GA, 30223-1797


Dr. Hinkle suggests putting the specimens in just a spoonful of
alcohol (any type), placing them in a waterproof container, then
placing that inside a ziplock bag (just in case the 'waterproof'
container really isn't), then boxing that up for shipment.
 Include your name and contact information (cell number,
email) so Ms. Ames can let you know the identity. Also, please
include your county and the date it was collected.


You can hear the Lila McKenzie episode of "The FInding Joy
Podcast" here:
https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/finding-joy/podcast/2020/05/07/episode-13-lila-mckenzie-facing-coronavirus-with-faith/