Clemson University Invasive Species Program

10/07/2026

This weekend, we had a great opportunity to participate in the Golden Corner Native Plant Festival! We had an amazing time speaking with everyone who attended.

10/06/2026

It is officially Firewood Month! Firewood Month is a reminder to reduce the spread of invasive wood-boring pests by burning locally and not moving firewood as we move into the colder months.

't Move Firewood will host a series of webinars this month to highlight supporting efforts that make an IMPACT!

Learn more about them here: https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/firewoodmonth2026/ or in Helpful Links in our bio.

10/05/2026

CAFLS Students, we loved highlighting our new positions and endorsing our programs at the CAFLS Career Fair this past week! Continue to follow along and see new openings and opportunities within our programs.

Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation
Clemson University's College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences

10/03/2026

The yellow-legged hornet (YLH), first detected in Savannah in 2023, has rapidly spread throughout the Lowcountry, with Beaufort County at the center of SC’s population. A natural predator of honeybees and other pollinators, the YLH has raised concerns among local beekeepers and gardeners.

Join us for a free educational talk, “Invasive Hornets in the Lowcountry,” on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. at The Greenery Garden Center, 960 William Hilton Pky, HHI, SC. The seminar will feature Allison Lewis, Invasive Hornet Survey Specialist with Clemson University Invasive Species Program, along with her team and The Greenery staff.

The seminar will cover YLH identification, the impact on pollinators, and how the public can help track the species. Clemson University will also share resources and guidance for reporting sightings. Community members are encouraged to report hornets or nests with the date and exact location, and photos are welcome when taken safely from a distance.

Photo Source: CU DPI

09/28/2026

Yellow-legged Hornets hawk honey bee hives to catch and eat honey bees entering their nests.

If this behavior is spotted report to Clemson.edu/ylh

Video Credit: CU DPI Abby Schlinger

09/25/2026

Heading outdoors today? Keep an eye out. Yellow-legged hornets and their nests are found on trees, barns, sheds, and other structures.

Spot a nest or hornet?
1. Don’t disturb
2. Photograph if safe
3. Report



https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/yellow-legged-hornet

09/22/2026

We need your help to report Yellow-legged Hornets in South Carolina. Visit www.clemson.edu/ylh to learn more.

Charleston residents are finding letters from Clemson, warning them about an invasive wasp. The yellow-legged hornet is building nests around SC, and if you spot one, pest control will come remove it. Here’s what to look for. (Full story below.)

09/21/2026

The Yellow-legged Hornet (YLH) is an invasive pollinator predator. We are continuing our response efforts. Check out our new updated SC interactive map to track known hornet activity in your area by simply entering your address featured in our latest issue of "Hornet Herald" at https://blogs.clemson.edu/regulatory/september-2026-yellow-legged-hornet-updated-map-heat-map-of-known-hornet-activity/

Video Credit: DPI Miguel Martinez

09/16/2026

Homeowners DO NOT Attempt Nest Removals!

Yellow-legged Hornets are an invasive pest in SC. Our team is dedicated to the response effort for these pests, but we need your eyes spotting and reporting.

Report to clemson.edu/ylh for suspected hornets and nest in SC.