An influx of bees near a hive in Pasadena left at least five people hospitalized for multiple stings, including a firefighter, and others injured. Source: r20.rs6.net
8-foot-long beehive found in ceiling of Virginia apartment
A surprising find inside an apartment in Virginia has wildlife officials buzzing. Source: WJAX
Meet the Bee With a Body That’s Half Male, Half Female
So-called gynandromorphs are rare, but they can teach us a lot about development and evolution Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Yellowjackets among worst pests
Springtime brings many beautiful things and some not-so-nice ones such as the western yellowjacket, which can be a real pest. Source: Lake County Record-Bee
Its spring: Be on the lookout for bee swarms
By MARION BARNES Senior County Extension Agent There are several sure signs that spring has arrived in the Lowcountry: all your vehicles have turned yellow overnight (pollen), more people … Source: Walterboro Live
Bee problem sends church yard crew to hospital
A group of workers mowing the yard at the Baptist church in the Bailey County community of Progress found themselves at odds with a swarm of bees Wednesday afternoon. Source: https://www.kcbd.com
Latest bee attack in Phoenix sends teen, 2 adults to hospital (via AZFamily)
We don’t yet know what sparked the attack, but a Phoenix Fire Department spokesman said fire crews have contained the bees. Source: AZFamily
Inmate dies at Michigan women’s prison after bee sting
Lisa Marie Johnston was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after complaining about a bee sting and suffering an apparent severe allergic reaction. Source: Detroit Free Press
One man in critical condition following bee attack in Rio Hondo (via KGBT)
A bee attack in Rio Hondo left one man in critical condition over the weekend, and authorities are making sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. City officials say that Africanized bees were to blame – they’re much more aggressive than normal honey bees – and pose a threat if left untreated. “Typically the Africanized bees, they’ll chase you to … Read More
Morgan Freeman and his bee sanctuary have social media buzzing (via r20.rs6.net)
Actor Morgan Freeman is being applauded on social media for becoming a beekeeper. Source: r20.rs6.net
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