Often feared, but fascinating up close — the European hornet calmly drinks sweet oak sap. Discover this peaceful side of a ...

So no, those giant wasps in your backyard are not "murder hornets", but rather European Hornets and Eastern Cicada Killers. Skvarla says even if you’re unsure, it’s important to still send in ...

Hornets are a type of wasp, but not all wasps are hornets. These flying insects live in many climates. Their closest relative is the yellow jacket. They look so similar; they are easy to confuse.

“European hornets are not common in Georgia, but they're not terribly rare either. They are an introduced species, but they've been here over 200 years,” Hinkle said.