About Honeybee
The western honeybee (Apis mellifera) is the world's most economically important managed pollinator, responsible for the pollination of approximately one-third of all human food crops including almonds, apples, blueberries, and countless vegetables. Colonies are highly organized societies of 20,000–80,000 individuals led by a single egg-laying queen. Workers defend the nest with barbed stingers that disembowel them after a single use. Honeybee populations have suffered severe global declines since the mid-2000s due to colony collapse disorder, Varroa mite parasitism, pesticide exposure, and habitat loss — making their conservation a global food security priority.
Geographic Distribution
This insect is found across Africa, with notable populations in Egypt and surrounding regions.
Management
If you suspect a Honeybee problem, consult our recommended exterminator services or browse our full pest species database for related species and control guidance.