Africanized Honey Bee

Swarm Trapping for Pest Control Operators

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Choosing the Right Pest Control Operator for Honey Bee Removal: A Consumer Guide

M. K. O'Malley and J. D. Ellis

Living with African Bees in Florida's Outdoor Workplaces

M. K. O'Malley and J. D. Ellis

Eradication of Swarms and Colonies for Pest Control Operators

Michael K. O'Malley, Jamie D. Ellis, and P. G. Koehler

Keeping Africanized Honey Bees Out of Wildlife Nest Boxes

William H. Kern, Jr. and Caroline Efstathion

African Honey Bee Information for School Administrators

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and A. S. Neal

African honey bees exhibit several characteristics that have caused public concern. It is important that school officials and administrators stay current on AHB-related information, educate students about the AHB, and ensure that school properties are bee-proofed.

Differences Between European and African Honey Bees

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Living with the African Honey Bee

J. D. Ellis and M. Bammer

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

African Honey Bee, Africanized Honey Bee, Killer Bee, Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

James D. Ellis and Amanda Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Bee-Proofing for Florida Citizens

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and A. S. Neal

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

Topic Tuesday: Types of Bees

Sylvia Willis

Last blog, I talked about pollination and pollinator impact on crops grown throughout Florida. This blog, I am highlighting types of bees seen throughout Florida, both native and non-native. There are approximately 20,000 species of bees. There are more than 315 species of bees here in Florida, all of which play an important role in […]

African Honey Bee: What You Need to Know

Diana Hagan (she/her)

African honey bees entered the United States in the early 1990s and have since spread throughout the Southwest and Southeast, including parts of Florida. Compared to European bees, African bees are highly aggressive when disturbed and are more likely to sting humans and animals. This 6-page fact sheet covers the history and distribution of African […]