In the past year, entomologist Rebecca Masterman says 1.6 million colonies have collapsed across the country. That's about 62% and the largest die-off yet.

They have been spotted in 13 warm southern states. Experts issue warning as aggressive 'killer' bee species spreads across US ...

On July 7, 2025, three roofers were working on a senior living facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, when they accidentally disturbed an Africanized bee colony hidden in a valve box near the roof. Without ...

An Arizona beekeeper wants to spread awareness about hive safety in light of the recent fatal bee attack in north Scottsdale.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A person is dead and two other people were sent to the hospital Monday after a swarm of bees took over an area in Scottsdale.

If established, Africanized Bees represent a direct threat to Georgia agriculture," Commissioner Tyler Harper said.

Spotted in Barbour County, Alabama, just over the Chattahoochee River from Georgia, Africanized bees—a hybrid between European and African honey bees—are known for their aggression and ability to ...

However, Africanized Honey Bees (AHB) are a different story. “They’re much more defensive than the local honey bees that we have,” Elliott said.

A type of invasive mite is to blame for much of the decline by spreading viral loads throughout bee colonies.  Even while ...

Beekeepers in Barbour County recently came across Africanized Honeybees during their routine honey collection. “There was a local beekeeper in the Eufaula area, that ...