Here in Georgia, the yellow-legged hornet is a threat to our state’s largest industry—agriculture. These spooky invaders arrived in our ports and hover like shadows at hive entrances, snatching bees emerging from their home and leaving devastation behind. One hornet alone can butcher dozens of honeybees in a single day, turning a bustling hive into a ghost town. If left unchecked, this hornet could decimate honeybee and native bee populations in Georgia and beyond. And without bees, we face a future without the sweet taste of Georgia grown peaches, blueberries or watermelons.