Honeybees are known for their familiar buzzing and honey production. Learn how an experiment meant to increase honey production created aggressive Africanized honeybees that have taken over territory and caused big problems for beekeepers, farmers, and anyone unlucky enough to disturb them.

Provides information about the spread of the Africanized honeybee into the United States, particularly Arizona. Suggests precautions that can be taken in the case of human interaction with the bees. Provides information on ordering an education kit. Offers links to further information on why honeybees are important, how the Africanized honey bee is different from any other domestic honey bee, safety precautions, bee-proofing property, and encountering an angry AHB hive or swarm.

Killer bees have the mob mentality. They attack in large groups and refuse to let up without a fight. A group of killer bees can remain wound up for up to 24 hours! Learn why you should never underestimate killer bees and their strength in numbers.