'The European version is sort of expanding its territory after the last number of years'
Insect experts are blaming climate change for the recent sightings of large hornets in North Bay and other portions of northern Ontario.
David Dutkiewicz, an entomology technician at the Invasive Species Centre based in Sault Ste. Marie, confirms that the sightings in northern Ontario are the European hornet. "Wasps and bees will be kicked out of the hive to overwinter, they can hide in fabrics, wood, landscape material, outdoor furniture. this material is a prime way for humans to assist in the movement of these hornets. When transporting from homes to cottages or moving to new locations it is important to inspect anything you are moving over 100 kilometres for any hitchhikers."
The good news is despite the European hornet's size, it is not nearly as aggressive as its even larger cousin, the Northern giant hornet.
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