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Help detect northern giant hornets by monitoring paper wasp nests

In previous years both WSDA staff and the public have noticed northern giant hornets repeatedly attacking paper wasp nests. This year, we invite you to "Watch a Wasp Nest" by committing to monitoring paper wasp nests on your property and reporting wasp and hornet activity.

Click the button below to download a Watch A Wasp Nest Poster.

 

Locate

Starting in July, locate nests that you have access to and can monitor through October. Log the nest locations using the link below. Once you register, you'll receive a Nest ID. Keep the Nest ID to use when recording your weekly check ins. 
Register your nest sites

Monitor

Each week, check the nests and observe what, if any, hornet or wasp activity is happening at the nest. You can check the nests as often as you would like, but should check them at least five minutes once per week. Log your check-in using the link below. You'll need the Nest ID that you received when registering your site. 
Submit weekly check in

Report

If you think you spot an northern giant hornet (it will be significantly larger than the paper wasps,) safely get a photo and report it at agr.wa.gov/hornets or by emailing hornets@agr.wa.gov.
Report suspected hornet sightings