Other Ag News: Protecting Pollinators: How PPQ and Partners Are Tackling the Yellow Legged Hornet

Monday, August 10, 2026 - 11:26am

USDA’s Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program and its state partners are working together to protect honey bees and other pollinators by combating the yellow-legged hornet. This invasive hornet is a serious predator of bee colonies and threatens the health of native pollinators that support our nation’s agriculture.

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