Africanized honey bees, also known as "killer bees," are common in Arizona and other southwestern states. These bees are highly defensive of their nests and may attack in large numbers if disturbed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. close up of carpenter bee on wood - Elha Wulansari/Getty Images When you discover carpenter bees tunneling into your wooden deck ...

What was supposed to be a relaxing Memorial Day weekend in Lake Havasu City turned into a nightmare for Toni Chaffee when a swarm of so-called “killer” bees attacked her home and fatally stung her two ...

Not all ground-nesting insects are a problem. Many native bees burrow in the soil to nest. Most are small, solitary bees that rarely sting unless you smack or step on them. If you see a bunch of ...

What do you get when you combine a killer wasp with a tarantula hunter? You get the tarantula hawk. Now, these insects are ...

Seal up any gaps and openings around your deck, patio, or home, such as in the eaves or siding, to keep wasps from nesting ...

San Diego veterinarians are reporting an increase in bee stings as Memorial Day weekend approaches, with three dogs receiving ...

Sailors and Marines in their dress uniforms will flood into San Pedro’s downtown and waterfront areas following the arrival ...

Wednesday, May 20, is World Bee Day, and to help the bee population, a new approach to conservation is being introduced in ...

Video from one hiker shows several people shaking their heads and flailing their arms, attempting to get away from the bees.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hiking trails at Camelback Mountain reopened Wednesday after they were closed all afternoon Tuesday following a swarm of bees attacking hikers. A new sign at the trail Wednesday ...

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