In areas where they have invaded, Africanized bees cause many beekeepers to quit the business -- already many beekeepers in Mexico have stopped keeping bee hives because of the eager stingers.

The container was fumigated and the DOA sent the bees in for genetic testing. They were Africanized honeybees. Honeybees are fairly widespread in Hawaii, both in managed and feral hives.

Africanized bees received the nickname "killer bees" because of their aggressive defense against any threat that is perceived to the safety of the hive or the hive's queen, NPS said. "Many victims ...

But as she walked toward the car, a swarm of 30,000 to 80,000 Africanized honey bees that were hidden inside of a gas meter outside of the home suddenly emerged and attacked. “She was screaming ...