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'Murder hornets' eradicated from US — but officials say they'll keep 'an eye out' for more

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Northern giant hornets are the world's largest wasps with a fearsome reputation.

They are native to Asia and pose a threat to U.S. wildlife and human health.

Authorities have been trying to eradicate the giant wasps in the last three years .

They were first reported in North America on Vancouver Island , Canada , in 2019 .