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Yellow legged wasp #857132
Asked January 08, 2024, 11:05 AM EST
Ottawa County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi, thanks for the question.
USDA-APHIS works closely with MDARD to coordinate monitoring for invasive insects in Michigan. Considering how late in the season the Georgia discovery was made, action is most likely in the early stages. We probably won’t hear anything new about this insect until they start ramping up for next growing season.
USDA APHIS | Yellow-Legged Hornet
Michigan - National Plant Board
I hope this is helpful.
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On Jan 10, 2024, at 11:01, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Hi Matthew,
Your concern is understandable. The first siting of this pest in the U.S., was in August of last year in Georgia. APHIS is onboard and you can be assured that the threat to honeybees is a major concern. This is early in the process. Here is the contact info for the Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, of the Michigan Department of Agriculture:
Michigan - National Plant Board