Desert Speaks

Killer Bees

Killer Bees?" Africanized honey bees are here to stay. The program explores how this aggressive species of honey bee arrived in this country and why it's important that we learn more about them. This show tracks where these "killer bees" came from, how long it took them to establish their colonies, and highlights the differences between fricanized and European honey bees. This newcomer to the southwestern United States has a well-deserved reputation for ferocity, and they are not going away. The program examines how far north these ferocious bees may migrate and looks at what can you do to prepare and protect yourself.