2021: Retired French beekeeper Michel Costa uses electric harps to combat invasive Asian hornets threatening honey bees.

In 2021, retired beekeeper Michel Costa faced invasive Asian hornets threatening his honey bees in France. Having tried various methods to combat them, he discovered "electric harps," which claim to kill hornets in large numbers by electrocution. Electric harps, now sold by several companies, may offer a new weapon in protecting honey bees from invasive predators.

July 12, 2024
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