Africanized Killer Bees

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formal_name

Apis mellifera scutellata

 

description

Africanized "killer" bees looks so much like a regular honeybee that the only way to tell the two apart is by measuring their bodies. Africanized bees have different wing measurements than honeybees.

 

color

Yellow/Gold with Dark Brown Bands

 

legs

6

 

shape

Oval

 

size

1/2"

 

antenanae

True

 

region

 

habits

These bees defend their colony and attack when threatened.

 

habitat

Africanized bees have small colonies, so they can build nests in unique places. They have been known to live in tires, crates, boxes, and empty cars.

 

threats

Their venom is no more dangerous than regular honeybees-they just tend to attack in greater numbers, which causes more danger to humans.

 

prevention

Because of the aggressive nature of these pests and the enormity of their nests, a pest control professional or beekeeper must address an infestation. If you are chased by Africanized honeybees, run in a zig zag pattern and seek shelter in a house or car.

 

catagories

 

pest_category_id

9