Are Killer Bees a Problem in Arizona?

Most people who live in warmer states such as Arizona or Nevada know about the threat of “killer bees,” which are more formally known as Africanized honeybees. Originally from South America, killer bees have spent decades slowly making their way northward into the warmer regions of the United States. Residents of these regions have become accustomed to the constant threat of killer bees. Although they have not necessarily become as dramatic as might be portrayed by Hollywood, killer bees are potentially dangerous and should be treated with extreme caution. Adding to the threat is the fact that the average homeowner will not be able to differentiate between standard honeybees and killer bees.