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Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier By Rebekah Hasselman. Africanized Honey Bee. Where did the Buzz start?. The Buzz in the United States. African vs. European. Hive Defense and Stinging. African Honey Bee. European Honey B ee. Swarming.
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ApismelliferascutellataLepeletier By Rebekah Hasselman Africanized Honey Bee
Hive Defense and Stinging African Honey Bee European Honey Bee
Swarming • is a process when a hive divides and splits off to form a new hive elsewhere.
Control • For Residents • Block gaps • Remove junk piles • Keep distance • Call professional for removal
Control • For Bee Keepers • Mark queen bees • Don’t let fertilize • Don’t let swarm • Requeen defensive colonies • Educate public