We have European hornets in N Arkansas and southern states. These hornets are huge, imported, and the wasp prey on my apiary. No major damage though, but irritating as each hornet will take one honey bee each morning and afternoon. My honey bees are helpless against such a predator. I attack the hornets with a fly swatter the only non invasive means I am aware of.
Hopefully you do not have such a creature in your area.