Surviving the Swarm: How to Prepare for Invasive Species Like Killer Bees
In July of 2025, Alabama beekeepers trapped a feral swarm of Africanized honeybees, aka “killer bees”, in Barbour County, prompting swift action from state officials to protect local communities and honeybee populations.
The swarm was humanely euthanized, and traps are now deployed within a 5-mile radius to monitor for further