Overview

• On June 30, the Alabama Department of Agriculture confirmed and humanely euthanized a feral Africanized honeybee swarm in Barbour County.
• Traps have been deployed within a five-mile radius of the detection site to identify any additional bee activity.
• Commissioner Rick Pate said teams are collaborating with local beekeepers and entomologists to ensure swift detection and response.
• Officials say there is no immediate public risk and stress continued vigilance after recent nationwide swarm reports.
• Africanized honeybees are confirmed in 13 states and known for defensive swarming and potential threats to both humans and native pollinators.