Africanized Honey Bees in Las Vegas

Physical Characteristics of AHBs in Las Vegas, NV

Brownish-amber with black stripes across abdomen
Measure 3/4” in length and fuzzy
Four, translucent wings and six legs attached to the thorax, used for transporting pollen

Behavior

Africanized Honey Bees in Las Vegas nest anywhere, including below ground, inside of trees, empty containers, etc.
Bees will relocate if food sources are scarce or their hive is disturbed
Unable to survive in extreme weather conditions

Food Sources

Nectar and pollen from flowers

Life Cycle

Mating occurs while bees are in flight
Development of eggs spans from 16 to 24 days
Queens live up to 4 years; Drones live up to 10 weeks, but typically die upon mating; Workers live up to 30 days

Related Pest Control Information and Warnings

Africanized honey bees are also known as “Killer Bees”
Extremely aggressive, responding to perceived threats with attacking swarms
Perceived threats include noise and vibrations

Africanized honey bees are found in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you think you have a colony, please call us at 702-815-7894. Our pest control professionals have the proper equipment to identify and eliminate them.

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