Africanized Honey Bees

The race we have been accustomed to are known as: European Honey Bees (EHB)
Killer Bees are known as African Honey Bees (AHB)
Africanized Honey Bees are a HYBRID of these two species
Brought to Brazil in the 1950’s
Purpose was to create a better honey producer in this tropical area
Many escaped and over the next four decades started creating very large colonies in the tropics & subtropics of America

AHB’s tend to nest in unexpected places - Removal of the Honey Comb is a very important part after the Africanized bees have been extinguished. Or else it will attract Hive Beetles, Ants, and other bees looking for a new nest.
There is an increasing rate of stinging incidents of humans and animals due to their aggressive behavior
Educate others of the intense threat of AHB’S
Any nest that are close to residences or domestic animals should be destroyed
Peak swarming season is Spring through Fall
Be cautious if you hear buzzing, there could be a swarm near by
If so, do not start power equipment or try to disturb a swarm of bees
Get away from swarms as quickly as possible
Protect your eyes and face Take shelter in an enclosed area, do not jump into water or a pool, the bees will wait for you to surface
Do not stand still and swat, this will cause them to sting and be more aggressive

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