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Updated: 11:54 AM Jul 2, 2008
Expert Says Killer Bees in Kansas Won't Cause Big Problem
University of Kansas bee expert expects killer bees to reach Kansas at some point, but says they will stay confined to south-central counties. He says warmer winters are a factor in the bees' migration into Kansas.
Posted: 11:54 AM Jul 2, 2008 |
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Are killer bees coming to Kansas?
University of Kansas bee expert Chip Taylor expects them to, at some point.
Taylor recently returned from Oklahoma, where the aggressive bees have arrived. But Taylor says when the bees move into Kansas, their numbers will be small and confined to counties in the south-central part of the state.
Taylor says global warming could be a factor in the northward migration of Africanized bees. As winters continue to get warmer in Kansas, the bees could make their way across Kansas and into Nebraska.
Last week, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved more than 10 million dollars to research killer bees as well as colony collapse disorder. Declines in bee colonies has been killing off honeybees nationwide, threatening the pollination of nuts, fruits and other crops.
(J. Schafer, Kansas Public Radio)
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Hey Bub, Tim is right. If you don't agree with him, you should consider putting down the crack pipe (No offense).
just watched a special on teevee as they move north they breed with local bees which makes them be able to survive the colder temps , in nevada it said they have no problem at 31 degrees meaning they can survive anywhere
I know of two cases this month 9/08, of two people mowing lawns in the Peoria, IL area being attacked by bees in the grass. I know for certain that one was hospitalized and very ill. The description of the bees sounds very much like these killer bees.
