Are there Africanized bees in San Diego? Yes, most wild honey bee colonies in San Diego County carry Africanized traits, so if you find a colony, keep your distance and call for professional removal by a fully protected crew.
Africanized honey bees, sometimes called killer bees, look almost the same as other honey bees. The difference is behavior: they defend their nest faster, in larger numbers and over a longer distance when disturbed.
Bees that bump or chase you near the nest, a sudden increase in flying bees when you approach, or stings with little warning. You cannot tell by looking, so treat every unknown colony with care.
Move away. Get people and pets indoors or well away from the area.
Do not disturb. No spraying, water, mowing, leaf blowing or loud equipment nearby.
Call a professional. Removal needs full protective gear and experience with defensive bees.
Our crew wears full protective suits, controls the work area and removes the colony, live whenever it is safe to do so. Comb is cut out and the area is repaired so a new colony cannot move in.
They are more defensive than European honey bees and can sting in larger numbers when disturbed. Keep away from the nest and let a professional handle it.
Often, yes. Each colony is assessed on site, and we explain the plan before work starts.
Get to safety and call 911 for anyone with many stings, trouble breathing or an allergy.
Not by looking. Treat any wild colony in San Diego County as possibly Africanized.
Call Now. Do not wait and do not disturb them.
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