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A new map shows where Asian giant hornets could thrive in the U.S.

Washington state officials are racing to find and kill ‘murder hornets’ before they can spread

Asian giant hornet

Asian giant hornets (one shown) may find lots of suitable habitat in the Pacific Northwest, but much is unknown about how they spread.

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By Curtis Segarra

- More than 2 years ago

Updated

The race is on to keep Asian giant hornets from spreading in the Pacific Northwest.