Beekeeper Catches Giant Hornets Daily To Protect His Bees

Evolve Insights on Instagram: "Murder hornets, officially known as Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), are among the deadliest threats to honeybee colonies. These hornets don’t just sting—they decapitate honeybees with their powerful jaws. Once inside a hive, a small group of hornets can kill tens of thousands of bees in just a few hours. Unlike honeybees, which rely on collective defense, murder hornets are heavily armored and almost immune to bee stings. Their attack strategy is simple but