‘Killer Bees’: Aggressive origins, deadly reputation and a possible savior for Honeybees
Africanized honeybees, infamous for their aggression and dubbed “killer bees,” were originally bred to boost honey production. 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 colonies escaped and began spreading across … Read more