Africanized honey bees, often called "killer bees," are now found in 13 states, including Mississippi. This invasive species is spreading into new areas, leaving a trail of death and heartbreak.

COMANCHE, Texas — Known for their ferocity, Africanized honeybees, or “killer bees”, were first bred in Brazil in 1956 to boost honey production in warm climates, but quickly gained notoriety after 20 ...

After a relatively quiet summer for Africanized “killer” bee attacks in Cochise County, recent days have seen around half a dozen major bee sting incidents that resulted in one hospitalization and the ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An update on those aggressive bees in West Mobile. The big question was are they Africanized Honey Bees also known “killer bees.” Testing by the Alabama State Department of ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Following a West Mobile family experience with aggressive bees after their lawn workers were attacked two days in a row -- we’re hearing from a bee expert -- who is going to test ...

Bees make significant contributions to healthy ecosystems and to food security. However, factors such as climate change, improper use of pesticides, and intensive monoculture production pose serious ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - With summertime weather in full swing, many insects are buzzing around the Tri-State, including some that could be harmful to you, your children and even your pets. Yellow jackets, ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Even as larvae, honey bees are tuned in to the social culture of the hive, becoming more or less aggressive depending on who raises them, researchers report in the journal ...

PHOENIX (AP) - A string of recent bee attacks has some experts believing Arizona's prolonged drought may be making bees more aggressive and more willing to go after people. They have several theories ...

Editor's note: This story was edited to add additional clarifying information that no extensive populations of Africanized bees live in the state and reported colonies have been eradicated.