Abejas Melíferas Africanizadas

M. K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, yCatherine M. Zettel Nalen
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

Outlines the standard operating procedures for swarm trapping by certified Pest Control Operators as a means of capturing and removing a nesting Africanized bee colony before the bees become aggressive.

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

M. K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, yJames D. Ellis
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

This document offers African honey bee (AHB) related recommendations and precautions specific to outdoor workers in Florida. Outdoor workers should be aware of the presence of AHBs in Florida. This awareness should include a healthy respect and caution toward all stinging insects and a realization of the importance of honey bees nationwide. Furthermore, it may be helpful for outdoor workers to know some basic biological and behavioral characteristics of AHBs; this prior knowledge is presupposed for the recommendations in this document.

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

ENY147 describes key differences between the aggressive African bee and the docile European honey bee, including hive defense and stinging, swarming and absconding, and selection of nesting site. Includes additional resources.

James D. Ellis, James D. Ellis, yAmanda Ellis
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

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.

M. K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, yA. S. Neal
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

ENY-143 provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken by Florida residents to locate potential nesting sites, prevent nests from forming, and how to inspect one's property for nests.

M. K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, yA. S. Neal
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

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.

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

ENY-145 outlines for pest control operators the standard operating procedures for removing swarms and colonies. Includes additional resources and contacts.

James D. Ellis, James D. Ellis, yMary Bammer
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

African honey bees and European honey bees are the same species of honey bee, but the two are classified as different subspecies or races of honey bee. African honey bee x European honey bee hybrids present an unpredictable combination of both subspecies‹ behavioral traits. This fact sheet explains how to “bee-proof” your house and yard and develop a bee safety plan as well as what you can do if you encounter a swarm or a colony of bees and how to treat a bee sting.