Yup, this is JUST what we needed right now.

Insects called “MURDER HORNETS” have made their way to the U.S. for the first time ever.  That’s right:  MURDER HORNETS.

These hornets are up to two inches long and a bee expert at Washington State University says they are, quote, “like something out of a monster cartoon.”

The murder hornets kill up to 50 people a year in Japan . . . and their stingers are so long and powerful that they can penetrate beekeeping suits.  Fortunately, they don’t usually attack people . . . but when they do, lookout.

They’re also a huge predator to honey bees . . . and just a few of these hornets can completely destroy a hive in a few hours.  Honey bees are already in a lot of trouble, so this is a new predator they REALLY don’t need.

Four sightings have happened in Washington state and British Columbia, Canada.  There’s no word on how the hornets got here . . . but experts are working on trying to trap them to keep them from spreading.  (CBS News)  (Here’s a picture.)