Explores the invasion of Africanized honeybees, including where they came from and their impact, through dynamic text and powerful infographics.
The Africanized Honeybee (AHB, sometimes called "killer bee") is a highly defensive and aggressive cross between the familiar European honeybee and an African variety imported into Brazil for experimental purposes....
Honeybees are known for their familiar buzzing and honey production.
Africanized Honey Bees in the Americas
Michael D. Breed, Series Editor The "African"Honey Bee, edited by Maria Spivak, David J.C. Fletcher, and Michael D. Breed Biocontrol of Arthropods Affecting Livestock and Poultry, edited by Donald A. Rutz and Richard S. Patterson ...
Africanized honey bees entered California in 1994 but few accounts of their northward expansion or their frequency relative to European honey bees have been published.
Africanized Honey Bees and Bee Mites
In this action-packed volume, readers will follow along with a battle of the insects and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor. Readers will learn about factors such as adaptations, size, and sting.
es have acquired a reputation among the general public that's straight out of a sci-fi movie. Here Winston seeks to restore balance to this picture by examining the biology of...
"Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the invasion of Africanized honeybees, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs." --
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!