The Alabama Department of Agriculture keeping a close eye to our north after two separate swarms of Africanized Honeybees were confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. We’re hearing about the efforts being taken to not only contain -- but the ongoing monitoring around the state to protect people as well as the honeybee population.
) - While cases of Africanized Honeybees are very rare in Alabama -- two separate swarms have been confirmed recently in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. When disturbed these bees are more aggressive.
“And so we are interested to see... That one seems like it could have been a hitchhiker. There’s railroad tracks that run right next to this location. So, it’s very possible those bees swarmed onto a train and that train brought those bees here,” said Brittaney Allen, Apiary Unit Manager for Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries.
“It’s interesting it’s great to see everyone come together and work together. And honestly the beekeeping community is exactly that -- people who want to work with each other and help each other out to make sure we are all protecting this industry,” said Allen. ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees. Traps are being set up within a five-mile radius of the detection sites to capture and identify any further presence of AHB. This proactive measure aims to assess the extent of AHB infiltration and prevent future attacks.
Africanized Honeybees differ from European Honeybees in behavior not appearance. Neither type of honeybee will indiscriminately attack humans or animals. Stinging is a defensive behavior employed by the colony to protect their brood and food supply.AHB are more easily disturbed and respond in greater numbers than EHB.AHB will nest in any available cavity or in the open. Nest sites include, water meter boxes, metal utility poles, cement blocks, junk piles, and house eaves.
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