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Learn how to build a hornet trap and report your catches to WSDA. Citizen scientist hornet trapping is conducted from July through November. 
Commit to checking paper wasp nests for wasp and hornet activity. Paper wasp nest observations take place July through October. 
Look for and report northern giant hornet queen emerging in the spring. The spring queen visual survey occurs in April and May. 

Stay Connected

Join our facebook group Washington State Hornet Watch to stay up-to-date on hornet activities. 

Email WSDA's Pest Program with questions about trapping for hornets at hornets@agr.wa.gov.

Join our email distribution list (be sure to select the box next to northern giant hornet when you sign up.)