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USDA – Animal & Plant Inspection Service
"Murder hornets," formally known as Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), are the largest hornet species in the world, originating from parts of Asia including Japan, and they have been spotted in North America in recent years, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They possess a powerful sting that can be extremely painful and potentially fatal to humans, especially if someone is stung multiple times or has an allergic reaction to the venom.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Mosquitoes are vectors for a multitude of perilous diseases including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, West Nile virus, chikungunya, and yellow fever, among others. The World Health Organization estimates that every year, mosquito-borne diseases cause millions of deaths; notably, malaria alone was responsible for 409,000 deaths in 2019.
Other Research And Resources
- Benefits of Pyrethroids to Urban Pest Management
- Pyrethroid Insecticide Benefits
- University of California Cooperative Extension: Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- California’s Decision Concerning Reevaluation of Certain Pyrethroid Pesticide Products
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
- Debug the Myths
- National Pest Management Association
- California Pest Management Association
- Centers for Disease Control
- The World Health Organization
