African Bee Information
African Bee Colonies Expand in Southern Utah
Inspectors find 44 colonies since January of 2009.
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has detected the presence of the Africanized Honey Bee (AHB) in Iron, Washington and Kane Counties of Southern Utah. The hives containing the AHB are being destroyed and there have been no reported incidents of attacks on humans or animals. We encourage residents to approach all bees with caution and respect.
African bees
Articles of Interest
- August 2009 AHB Report
- Report a hive to a Utah beekeeper
- Latest News Releases
- Public Advisory
- Frequently Asked Questions about Africanized Honey Bees
- AHB -- Bee Aware...Look, Listen, Run
- See a slide presentation on why bees are important
- See a slide presentation on how to avoid being stung
- General Safety Information
- Pets and Livestock Precautions
- Outdoor Recreation Safety Tips
- How to Bee Proof Your Home
- Background on the Bee