Samuel Ramsey

Entomologist Samuel Ramsey, a research fellow with the USDA, dives into the buzz around the Asian giant hornets, often dreaded as 'murder hornets.' He debunks myths while sharing his thrilling confrontations with these hornets during his research in Thailand. The conversation uncovers their startling impact on vulnerable honeybee populations and the broader ecological consequences. Ramsey discusses their menacing predatory strategies and emphasizes the urgent actions needed to combat these invasive threats to protect our bees.