The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is currently investigating a report of a possible northern giant hornet sighting in the Burley area near Port Orchard, Washington.

This invasive species is a known predator of honeybees. More information can be found at agr.wa.gov/hornets.

WSDA urges residents in the area to stay informed and report any potential sightings at agr.wa.gov/hornets or by emailing pest@agr.wa.gov.

By working together and taking swift action, we can help protect our environment and agricultural resources from the threat posed by this invasive species.