More Than 500 ‘Murder Hornets’ Were Found In The Nest Destroyed In Washington State, Including About 200 Queens

The Washington state “murder hornet” nest that was destroyed last month contained more than 500 insects at various growth states and nearly 200 queens capable of starting their own colonies, Fox News reported.

Sven-Erik Spichiger, managing entomologist with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, said during a press conference call with reporters earlier this week that the nest was destroyed “in the nick of time.”