County Agents

County agents occupy a unique role in the dissemination of African bee information in Florida because they often encounter members from all of the clientele groups listed in this Resources section; for example, a homeowner may call the extension office to inquire about African honey bees. Therefore, in addition to the county-agent specific and general AHB resources listed below, county agents are encouraged to explore all the information in the Resources section in order to provide constituents with relevant AHB material.

Articles & Edis Documents

• What to do about Africanized honey bees in Florida: A Consumer Guide
• Bee-Proofing for Florida Residents
• Frequently Asked Questions about the AHB in Florida
• Developing Effective Media Relations for Your County Program
• Preparing for a News Interview
• Choosing the Right PCO for Honey Bee Removal: A Consumer Guide

Flyers

• AHB Fact Sheet [100KB pdf]
• Difference between African and European honey bees Fact Sheet [200 KB pdf]
• Fact Sheet from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [380KB pdf]
• African Honey Bee Brochure [1 MB]

Presentations

• Bee-Proofing for Florida Residents [3.48MB ppt]
• Living with Africanized Bees [10.8MB ppt]
• Script for "Living with Africanized Bees" [38KB pdf]