Asian Hornet discovered in North America

[Catherine]

That red wasp sting was serious. It sounds like you had an allergic reaction. Have you ever been tested for a bee sting allergy(I don't know if there is a specific wasp allergy test).  If you are ever stung again be careful. You could have a stronger reaction.

We will have a serious problem if these Giant Murder Hornets establish themselves. The two different nests arrived here from different locations. Their arrival is possibly unrelated. It is going to take some good detective work to trace their arrival. Our bees are totally helpless because they have no history of dealing with a predator like this. It takes generations to learn how to deal with something like this. Our honey bees don't stand a chance. 

Anyone with a bee allergy would be vulnerable. Their sting would be so much worse and they can sting multiple times. I don't know what can be done to control this invasion, but something needs to be done very quickly before they spread.