Which US state has the most hornets?

Which US state has the most hornets depends on species and habitat, as hornets like bald-faced hornets and European hornets are found across many states, but warmer southern and eastern states with abundant forests, food, and mild winters tend to have higher hornet populations, though no single state is definitively most hornets due to lack of comprehensive census. States in Southeast like Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas have large populations of various wasps and hornets due to warm climate, long growing season, abundant insects for prey, and many nesting sites, and they have year round activity. States in Northeast like Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia also have high populations of bald-faced hornets and European hornets due to forests and suburban areas with nesting sites. European hornet is common in eastern states from New England to Gulf Coast. Asian giant hornet, invasive, has been found in Washington state, but not widespread. In general, states with warm, humid climates and abundant vegetation like Florida and Texas likely have most hornets due to favorable conditions, but hornet populations fluctuate yearly based on weather, food, and control efforts, and no official state ranking exists for hornet numbers, as hornets are not tracked like mosquitoes. To reduce hornets in your state, keep food covered, seal trash, and remove nests professionally, regardless of state, as hornets are present in most states.