Africanized Honeybees found in Northeast Alabama (WHNT) [View all]
by: Tony Cortes
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 / 03:04 PM CDT
Updated: Jun 18, 2024 / 03:04 PM CDT
ALABAMA (WHNT) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has confirmed the presence of invasive honeybees in Alabama.
Feral swarms of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) were found in both Jackson and St. Clair Counties. These bees were caught by local beekeepers and have been killed to protect native Alabama honeybees.
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According to ADAI, Africanized Honeybees are different from European Honeybees (EHB) in their behavior, not their appearance. The organization warns that AHB can be highly defensive and pose a risk to humans and animals.
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ADAI urges the public to stay vigilant and to report any unusually aggressive bee behavior to them. It is important to avoid provoking any swarms and to seek professional assistance for the removal of bees.
If you believe you have found a colony of Africanized Honeybees, contact the ADAI’s State Apiary Unit at (334) 240-7228 or (334) 240-7172. For any additional information about honeybees visit the ADAI website.
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https://agi.alabama.gov/plantprotection/apiary-protection-unit/
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