“The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed the presence of Africanized Honeybees in Barbour County following the collection of a feral swarm by local beekeepers.”
“The swarm has been humanely euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybee populations. As a precautionary response, ADAI is implementing targeted monitoring efforts to assess and contain the presence of AHB in the area. Traps are being deployed within a 5-mile radius of the detection site to identify any additional activity. These efforts are part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding pollinators and supporting local beekeepers,” says a press release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries touching on a lot of Alabaman cultural sensitivities.