First thing first: "murder" hornets, or more correctly, the Asian giant hornet, have NOT been found in California.

The term murder hornet is also not quite accurate. It attacks honey bees, which isn't desirable of course, but the important thing to note that this insect's purpose is not to murder humans. Right now in California, we are keeping an eye out for this insect so there is no need to worry, yet.

The news and social media have been filled with stories about the Asian giant hornet (AGH) but here are some facts from credible sources: