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Incident Statistics
This page displays first-pass incident research data from public sources and submitted leads. The dataset is preliminary and should not be treated as a complete historical record. Records, categories, and source notes may be updated as additional incidents are reviewed and verified.
276
Total Records
21
States Represented
59
Human Fatality Records
147
Hospitalization Records
50
Animal Fatality Records
130
Responder-Involved Records
Counts by Trigger / Activity
47 Mowing / Yard Work
39 Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter
27 Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing
25 Hive / Colony Disturbance
22 Residential / Property Exposure
21 Unknown / Needs Review
16 Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure
14 Construction / Equipment / Structural Work
12 Detection / Public Advisory
10 Bee Removal / DIY Control
10 Public Location / School / Event
10 Farm / Ranch / Field Work
8 Vehicle / Roadside / Transport
6 Utility / Public Works
5 Port / Cargo Interception
3 Responder / Public Safety Response
1 Mowing / Brush Cutting
Counts by Severity
These are normalized public-facing severity buckets. The original detailed CSV wording is preserved in the incident table and source data.
60 Human Fatality
139 Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury
34 Animal Fatality
4 Animal Injury / Veterinary Emergency
5 Responder Involved
12 Public Safety Incident / Advisory
20 Detection / Surveillance / Context
2 Needs Verification / Review
Counts by Bee ID Status
These are normalized Bee ID buckets. Source-specific wording and notes remain preserved in the CSV.
32 Confirmed Africanized
3 Confirmed or Reported Africanized
65 Reported Africanized
14 Suspected Africanized
156 Bee ID Unknown
3 Africanized Bee Detection / Advisory
2 Managed Honey Bee Context
1 Confirmed Not Africanized
Counts by State
66 AZ
66 TX
46 CA
23 FL
23 NV
8 NM
7 AR
6 OK
5 AL
5 GA
5 LA
4 MS
2 NJ
2 PR
2 NH
1 NY
1 ME
1 MA
1 OH
1 IL
1 Unknown / Not Stated
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| Date ▼ | State | County / Area | Trigger | Severity | Bee ID | Headline / Summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 |
Washington |
Mowing / Brush Cutting | Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury | Bee ID Unknown |
Man mowing property airlifted to hospital after bee attack |
Click2Houston / KHOU
A - Established Media |
|
| 2026-07-13 | TX |
Willacy Lyford / Dario Street, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized / Multiple Victims / Responder Injured |
Bee ID Unknown |
Lyford police rescue disabled man during bee attack that stings five people On July 13, 2026, five people were stung during a serious bee attack at a residence on Dario Street in Lyford. KBTX/Gray News later reported that the primary victim was a local disabled man who had been doing yard work and could not escape without assistance. KRGV reported that police pulled the man from the bees after at least 30 stings and placed him in a patrol car. Police Chief Marcos Garcia, another officer, and others—including two women—were also reported stung during the rescue. The primary victim and a woman were transported to a hospital, and Chief Garcia, who reported 18 stings, also sought hospital treatment. Police body-camera footage documented the rescue response. |
KRGV Channel 5 News / KBTX-Gray News
B - Established Media Quoting Police |
| 2026-06-17 | OK |
Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK |
Hive / Colony Disturbance |
Public Safety Incident / Advisory Raw: Public Safety Incident |
Bee ID Unknown |
Oklahoma City firefighters assisted broken-down semi trailer hauling bees Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a broken-down semi truck hauling bees. High heat and lack of airflow reportedly led to bees swarming, and firefighters cooled the trailer with water while police assisted traffic. |
KOKH FOX 25
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-11 | CA |
Los Angeles West Covina, CA |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Fatality | Bee ID Unknown |
91-year-old man died after hundreds of bees swarmed him in backyard A 91-year-old man died after he apparently disturbed a beehive while working in his backyard; the medical examiner listed toxic envenomization as cause of death. |
NBC Los Angeles / LA County Medical Examiner reference
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-08 | TX |
Bexar San Antonio, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Man hospitalized after bee attack while trimming tree A man in his 70s was hospitalized after being stung while trimming tree branches outside his home near downtown San Antonio. |
KENS 5
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-02 | TX |
Bexar San Antonio, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Three hospitalized after aggressive bee attack; firefighter stung Three people were hospitalized after bees became aggressive while a resident was mowing; the swarm reportedly chased people for at least 100 yards and a responding firefighter was also hospitalized after being stung. |
KENS 5 / KSAT
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06 | CA |
Los Angeles West Covina, CA |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Fatality Raw: Fatality |
Bee ID Unknown |
91-year-old man died after disturbing beehive in West Covina backyard NBC Los Angeles reported that a 91-year-old man died after apparently disturbing a beehive while working in his backyard. West Covina police said he was swarmed by hundreds of bees, a neighbor found him dead, and the medical examiner listed toxic envenomization as the cause of death. |
NBC Los Angeles / West Covina Police
B |
| 2026-06 | AR |
Statewide Little Rock, AR |
Unknown / Needs Review |
Detection / Surveillance / Context Raw: Context / Advisory |
Bee ID Unknown |
Arkansas doctors discuss severe allergic reactions after Texas bee swarm hospitalization KATV used a Texas bee swarm hospitalization to discuss warning signs of severe reactions with Arkansas medical experts, noting that most stings are not dangerous but anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. |
KATV
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-05-26 | AZ |
Pima Sahuarita area, AZ |
Unknown / Needs Review |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Man airlifted to hospital after bee attack KGUN 9 reported that a man was airlifted to a local hospital from the Sahuarita area after a bee attack; details were limited and attributed to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. |
KGUN 9
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-05-25 | AZ |
Mohave Lake Havasu City, AZ |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter |
Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Human Injury |
Reported Africanized |
Two dogs killed and multiple family members stung in reported Lake Havasu City killer bee attack Family/community statements described four family members attacked in a residential courtyard on Memorial Day, with one person reportedly receiving more than 100 stings and two Labrador retrievers killed. FOX 10 Phoenix also reported the Lake Havasu City killer bee attack as a warning to pet owners. |
FOX 10 Phoenix
B - Established News / Removal Company Interview |
| 2026-05-19 | AZ |
Maricopa Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ |
Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Reported Africanized |
Multiple hikers stung at Camelback Mountain; trail closures reported Multiple hikers were stung by bees on Camelback Mountain; FOX 10 reported one hospitalization and trail closures, while ABC15 reported contact with four people with minor injuries. |
FOX 10 Phoenix / ABC15 / GearJunkie
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-04-27 | AZ |
Greenlee U.S. Highway 191 near mile marker 165 (horseshoe turn), Greenlee County, AZ |
Vehicle / Roadside / Transport |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Reported Africanized |
Two men rescued after being completely covered by migrating killer bee swarm on Highway 191; five responders stung Two pedestrians were completely covered head-to-toe by a migrating swarm of Africanized bees along a remote stretch of Highway 191. Deputies and firefighters were stung repeatedly during the rescue; one victim was found unresponsive and drooling. Both men were treated and released from a local clinic. Officials found no hive at the scene the next day, confirming it was a traveling swarm rather than a defended nest - the fire department's earliest and most aggressive swarm encounter of the year. |
The Gila Herald
B - Detailed local news with official response information |
| 2026-04-11 | AZ |
Maricopa Central Phoenix / 7th Street and Thomas Road, AZ |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Bee ID Unknown |
70-year-old landscaper hospitalized after central Phoenix bee attack Phoenix Fire reported a man was stung multiple times near 7th Street and Thomas Road and transported to the hospital. Follow-up reporting identified the victim as a 70-year-old landscaper clearing weeds who was hospitalized for nearly a week after dozens of stings. |
12News
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| ca. 2026-04-10 | NV |
Clark Cottonwood Canyon Park, Summerlin / Las Vegas, NV |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter |
Animal Injury / Veterinary Emergency Raw: Animal Injury / Public Safety Incident |
Suspected Africanized |
Summerlin woman and dog chased and stung by aggressive bees at Cottonwood Canyon Park KTNV reported that Anne Wayman and her dog Alfie were chased about a quarter mile by aggressive bees at Cottonwood Canyon Park. Wayman reported eight stings; Alfie reportedly suffered about 20 stings and needed emergency veterinary care. |
KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
B - Established News Source |
| 2026-04-09 | TX |
Cameron Los Fresnos, TX |
Residential / Property Exposure |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Animal Fatality / Hospitalized |
Suspected Africanized |
Los Fresnos bee attack hospitalizes homeowner and kills three family dogs Tammy Rankin reported that within moments of placing the family dogs in the backyard of a Los Fresnos residence, the dogs began crying and bees entered the house as she attempted repeated rescues. She sustained 42 stings, was removed by a firefighter wearing protective gear, and had a blood pressure of 60/30 in the ambulance before hospital treatment. All three dogs—Summer, Bunny, and Wingnut—died following the attack. |
Tammy Rankin / HoneyBeeAwareness.org
C - First-Person Report / Video Documentation |
| 2026-04-04 | AZ |
Maricopa Phoenix, AZ |
Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Reported Africanized |
Hiker airlifted in critical condition after more than 100 bee stings Phoenix and Glendale crews rescued a hiker near Lookout Mountain after he reported more than 100 stings and could not descend; he was hoisted by helicopter and transported in critical condition. |
ABC15 / Phoenix Fire / The Guardian
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-04 | TX |
Cameron La Feria, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized - Critical |
Confirmed Africanized |
69-year-old Vietnam veteran Robert Zamarripa stung 200+ times while mowing near storage shed, collapses in RV Robert Zamarripa was mowing his front yard without incident, then began feeling stings near his backyard storage shed. Struck by escalating pain, he sprayed himself with a hose (ineffective), then ran into his RV where his sister was, and collapsed. His sister's attempts to revive him failed before EMS arrived. |
MyRGV.com
B - Established Local News (MyRGV/The Monitor/Brownsville Herald), named victim |
| 2026-03-28 | AZ |
Maricopa Tempe / ASU Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium, AZ |
Public Location / School / Event |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized / Public Safety Incident |
Bee ID Unknown |
Bee swarm stings multiple people and postpones ASU women’s lacrosse game A bee swarm disrupted an Arizona State women’s lacrosse game against Florida. ASU postponed the game due to bee swarms; local reporting said multiple people were stung and one person was transported to the hospital in stable condition. |
ASU Sun Devil Athletics / 12News / Yahoo-AZCentral
B - Established News + Official University Confirmation |
| 2026-02-27 | AZ |
Pima Green Valley, AZ |
Unknown / Needs Review |
Responder Involved Raw: Public Safety Incident |
Bee ID Unknown |
Santa Rita Fire saves man being stung by large swarm of bees Santa Rita Fire District responded to a bee attack call in Green Valley after a man was being stung by a large swarm. |
KGUN 9 / Santa Rita Fire District
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-01-09 | TX |
Cameron Tierra Bonita area / Orphanage Road and FM 506, TX |
Farm / Ranch / Field Work |
Human Fatality Raw: Fatality |
Bee ID Unknown |
Man killed following Cameron County bee attack while working in area KRGV reported that a man was pronounced dead after being attacked by bees outside the Tierra Bonita community. Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino said the man was doing work in the area when the attack happened. |
KRGV quoting Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino
B |
| 2026 | AR |
Statewide Statewide, AR |
Unknown / Needs Review |
Detection / Surveillance / Context Raw: Context / Advisory |
Managed Honey Bee Context |
Arkansas Apiary Section reports thousands of registered beekeepers and colonies Arkansas Department of Agriculture states that the Apiary Section protects honey bees for pollination and lists active registered beekeepers, apiaries, and colonies. |
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Apiary Section
A - Official / Government |
| 2025-11-17 | AZ |
Maricopa County Queen Creek / Queen Creek Junior High School, AZ |
Public Location / School / Event |
Responder Involved Raw: Public Safety Incident |
Bee ID Unknown |
Queen Creek students and staff stung by bees during school fire drill Several Queen Creek Junior High School students and staff were stung by bees during a fire drill. ABC15 reported Queen Creek Fire and Medical responded, four students were treated at the scene, and no hospital transport was needed. |
12News / ABC15 Arizona
B |
| 2025-11 | NV |
Clark Near West Oakey Boulevard and South Rainbow Boulevard, southwest Las Vegas, NV |
Residential / Property Exposure |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Bee ID Unknown |
Assisted-living resident hospitalized after more than 400 bee stings in southwest Las Vegas A disabled assisted-living resident, Louis Smith, was hospitalized after being stung more than 400 times when bees reportedly escaped from a nearby beekeeper property and attacked several residents in southwest Las Vegas. Other residents with limited mobility also reported being stung. |
The Independent / AOL, citing Fox5 News
B |
| 2025-08-18 | AZ |
Pima Tucson / Swan and Grant area |
Residential / Property Exposure |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Bee ID Unknown |
Two people hospitalized after bees swarm mobile home near Swan and Grant in Tucson Tucson Fire Department crews responded to an allergic reaction call and found bees swarming a mobile home near Swan and Grant. Two people inside were actively being stung, crews used foam to remove them, and both victims were transported to the hospital. A firefighter was also stung a few times. |
KGUN 9 / Tucson Fire Department
B |
| 2025-07-31 | FL |
Highlands Avon Park, FL |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Tree worker hospitalized after bee attack; special operations team assisted rescue One person was hospitalized after being stung multiple times while working in a tree; HCFR Special Operations and Avon Park Fire Department assisted because the person could not get down safely. |
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07-25 | CA |
San Diego Santee, CA |
Hive / Colony Disturbance |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Woman hospitalized with 100+ stings after bee swarm; plumber helped rescue her A Santee woman was hospitalized after more than 100 stings; a plumber and coworker spotted the attack, called 911, and helped before firefighters and EMTs arrived. |
CBS 8 San Diego
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07-22 | NV |
Clark Sun City Anthem, Henderson, NV |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Confirmed Africanized |
86-year-old Henderson man hospitalized after killer bee attack; his dog stung to death An 86-year-old man was stung hundreds of times and hospitalized after a killer bee attack near a vacant home in the Sun City Anthem neighborhood of Henderson; his dog was stung dozens of times and did not survive. The removal company identified the colony as Africanized. State officials used the incident to reiterate that Africanized bees are classified as a public-health threat in Nevada. |
FOX5 Vegas
B - Local news |
| 2025-07-17 | TX |
Bell FM 2409 west of Temple |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Bee ID Unknown |
Bell County man swarmed while mowing grass; deputies, firefighter and EMS rescued him Bell County Sheriff's Office, Moffat Fire Department and Temple EMS responded after a 54-year-old man was swarmed while mowing grass on FM 2409 west of Temple; responders used water and a fire extinguisher to immobilize bees and transported him to Baylor Scott & White in Temple. |
KXXV / Bell County Sheriff's Office quoted
B - Established News / Officials |
| 2025-07-07 | AZ |
Maricopa Scottsdale, AZ |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Human Fatality | Suspected Africanized |
Worker killed and two others injured after bee attack while working on roof A 65-year-old worker, later identified as Nicolas Lopez Soto of Gilbert, died after being stung while working in Scottsdale; two others were injured/hospitalized. |
ABC15 / FOX 10 / 12News / NRCA
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07 | GA |
Statewide / Border area Near Georgia-Alabama line, GA |
Detection / Public Advisory |
Detection / Surveillance / Context Raw: Context / Advisory |
Africanized Bee Detection / Advisory |
Georgia public-safety concern after Alabama Barbour County AHB detection near state line Georgia media reported on Alabama's Barbour County AHB detection near the Georgia line and included Georgia Department of Agriculture concerns about public health and agriculture risk if established. |
FOX 5 Atlanta / Georgia Department of Agriculture context
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07 | GA |
Chatham Savannah area, GA |
Vehicle / Roadside / Transport |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Georgia toddler critically injured after more than 150 yellowjacket stings A 2-year-old Georgia boy was critically injured and treated in ICU after more than 150 yellowjacket stings; reports describe multi-organ failure and dialysis treatment. |
FOX 5 Atlanta / FOX Weather
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07 | AZ |
Maricopa Tempe, AZ |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Multiple people hurt and taken to hospital after bee swarm near landscapers ABC15 reported multiple people taken to a hospital after bee stings near Kyrene and Baseline roads; initial reports said landscapers were working nearby and some victims were stung up to 15 times. |
ABC15
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-06-30 | AL |
Statewide Statewide, AL |
Detection / Public Advisory |
Detection / Surveillance / Context Raw: Context / Advisory |
Confirmed Africanized |
ADAI urges public and beekeepers to report unusually aggressive bee behavior after AHB detections ADAI stated that AHB can be more defensive, respond in greater numbers, swarm more often, nest in utility boxes/debris/underground cavities, and pursue perceived threats farther than European honey bees. ADAI urged the public not to disturb colonies and to report unusually aggressive behavior. |
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
A - Official / Government |
| 2025-06-30 | AL |
Barbour Not specified / near Georgia line, AL |
Detection / Public Advisory |
Detection / Surveillance / Context Raw: Detection / Surveillance |
Confirmed Africanized |
Africanized honeybees confirmed in Barbour County; 5-mile monitoring response initiated ADAI confirmed AHB in Barbour County after local beekeepers collected a feral swarm. The swarm was euthanized and ADAI deployed traps within a five-mile radius to monitor for additional activity. |
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
A - Official / Government |
| 2025-06-26 | MS |
Statewide Statewide, MS |
Detection / Public Advisory |
Detection / Surveillance / Context Raw: Context / Advisory |
Reported Africanized |
MSU Extension corrected reports claiming Africanized honey bees were established in Mississippi MSU Extension stated that there was no evidence Africanized honey bees were established in Mississippi and advised that people should still be cautious around honey bee colonies because defense behavior varies. |
Mississippi State University Extension
A - Official / Government |
| 2025-06-13 | TX |
Brazos Bryan |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter | Animal Fatality | Suspected Africanized |
Bryan family loses entire flock of nine chickens after aggressive bee attack A Bryan, Texas family reported that bees attacked and killed all nine chickens in their backyard flock within minutes. Jennifer Stavinoha told KBTX/CNN Newsource that she rushed outside after her husband texted that bees were killing the chickens and found most already dead, surrounded by bees. A local bee expert told KBTX the chickens may have been caught in territorial behavior between colonies. Bee ID should remain preliminary unless tested or confirmed by an authority. |
WOAI / KMBC / KBTX via CNN Newsource
B/C |
| 2025-06 | TX |
Nolan Roscoe, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized |
Bee ID Unknown |
Roscoe man hospitalized after bee attack while mowing near cistern A Roscoe man was transported to a hospital after a bee attack while mowing. MyFoxZone reports the elderly man disturbed bees living in a cistern on his property in the 2800 block of County Road 101. A beekeeper later helped remove the bees. |
KTXS / MyFoxZone citing Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department
B |
| 2025-06 | AL |
Barbour Not specified, AL |
Hive / Colony Disturbance |
Public Safety Incident / Advisory Raw: Mass Attack / Highly Defensive Event |
Reported Africanized |
Local account: beekeeper encountered very aggressive bees; hundreds of stingers reportedly left in pants A local media account citing ABC 33/40 reported that a beekeeper encountered a very aggressive colony in Barbour County, moved a couple hundred yards away, and was not stung but reportedly had hundreds of stingers left in his pants. |
95.3 The Bear / ABC 33/40 referenced report
C - Local / Partial Documentation |
| 2025-05-17 | TX |
Bell Morgan’s Point Resort, TX |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Responder Involved |
Bee ID Unknown |
Tree trimmer and responders hospitalized after bee attack in Morgan’s Point Resort A tree trimmer suspended in a tree was attacked by bees in Morgan’s Point Resort. A fire specialist and patrol officer attempted rescue and were also stung. Three people were transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, with additional people reportedly seeking care later. |
KXXV / KCEN citing Morgan’s Point Resort Fire-Rescue
B |
| 2025-05-10 | NV |
Clark Las Vegas, NV |
Unknown / Needs Review |
Human Fatality Raw: Needs Verification / Possible Fatality |
Reported Africanized |
Family questions whether Las Vegas amateur beekeeper death involved bee stings The Review-Journal reported that Scott Stromme was found dead May 10, 2025, and that family members questioned whether bee stings contributed. The coroner reportedly ruled natural causes. Family members said a beekeeper identified surviving bees as Africanized. |
Las Vegas Review-Journal
B - Established News Source / Conflicting Cause |
| 2025-05-09 | TX |
Comanche Comanche area, TX |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Animal Fatality / Serious Animal Attack |
Suspected Africanized |
Two ranch owners hospitalized; three rodeo horses killed in bee attack Two ranch owners were injured and hospitalized after trying to help three horses under attack by a dense swarm; all three horses died from numerous stings. Reports said officials suspected Africanized bees due to the aggressive behavior, but confirmation was not reported. |
Chron / Comanche VFD via news reports
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-04-27 | TX |
Eastland Eastland, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Fatality | Bee ID Unknown |
Man killed after disturbing bees while mowing near abandoned building A 66-year-old man was fatally attacked after disturbing a hive while mowing near an abandoned building; police moved him from the swarm, but he became unresponsive and later died. |
People / NY Post / local police cited
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-04-26 | AZ |
Maricopa Scottsdale, AZ |
Hive / Colony Disturbance |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Man hospitalized after being attacked by swarm near utility box Scottsdale fire officials found a swarm in a utility box after a passing man was attacked and taken to the hospital. |
ABC15
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-04-04 | TX |
Harris Houston, TX |
Hive / Colony Disturbance |
Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Serious Animal Attack |
Bee ID Unknown |
Homeowner reports six dogs killed by aggressive bees in wall of home A southwest Houston homeowner reported that an aggressive bee colony in the wall of his home killed two adult dogs and their litter of puppies; the bees also attacked the homeowner and neighbors. |
KHOU / ABC10 repost
C - Local / Partial Documentation |
| 2025-02-24 | AZ |
Maricopa Surprise, AZ |
Hive / Colony Disturbance |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Multiple people stung in Surprise neighborhood; man hospitalized; children and firefighters involved Multiple people, including children and firefighters, were stung in a Surprise neighborhood; one man was hospitalized. |
ABC15 / FOX 10
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2024-11-23 | FL |
Citrus Citrus County, FL |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Bee ID Unknown |
Tree worker stung over 100 times and fell 30 feet from bucket truck Jon Christian was stung more than 100 times during a tree-trimming job after hitting a beehive and fell about 30 feet from a bucket truck. |
WESH / NBC Miami / Local 10
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2024-10-08 | CA |
San Diego San Diego / Scripps Ranch, CA |
Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury |
Reported Africanized |
Grandmother and good Samaritan hospitalized after bee swarm at Scripps Ranch park A grandmother was covered in bees and hospitalized with more than 100 stingers removed; a retired doctor/good Samaritan and a child were also stung after a hive disturbance at Fairbrook Park. |
CBS 8 / NBC 7 San Diego / ABC 10News
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2024-09-27 | PR |
Naguabo Wooded area near power line poles, Naguabo, Puerto Rico |
Utility / Public Works |
Human Fatality Raw: Fatality |
Bee ID Unknown |
Power-line repair worker fatally stung by bees hidden near utility poles; crew had identified bee risk but skipped protective suits due to heat-stress concerns Four Luma Energy employees were repairing a damaged power line in a wooded area; a hazard assessment had already flagged bee activity near the poles, but the crew chose to work from the ground without bee suits, citing heat-stress risk over sting risk. One worker, left behind briefly to manage a fallen cable, was swarmed. His coworkers found him on the ground covered in bees but could not administer first aid because their bee suits were in the work vehicle, not on their persons. |
OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
A - Official / Government |
| 2024-09-24 | TX |
Tarrant North Richland Hills, TX (8000 block Cross Drive) |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Fatality Raw: Fatality |
Confirmed Not Africanized |
North Richland Hills man dies after bee swarm attack while mowing lawn; partner also stung Lonnie Dorsey, 72, was swarmed by bees from a hollowed-out tree while mowing his lawn; his partner Patricia Byrns, 74, was also stung while trying to help. Dorsey, who had a bee allergy, was hospitalized in critical condition and died roughly two weeks later. Bee removal experts identified the colony as typical (non-Africanized) honey bees, not the more defensive Africanized strain. |
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / FOX 4 / WFAA
B - Multiple local news reports |
| 2024-09-21 | TX |
Hidalgo 2600 block N. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work |
Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized - Critical |
Bee ID Unknown |
Two neighbors critically injured in separate same-day bee attacks on the same block; one hive found hidden inside a junked vehicle Two unrelated bee attacks occurred hours apart on the same residential block. A man cutting grass was found unresponsive with an obstructed airway; a woman at a nearby home was separately attacked later the same day. Firefighters located the second hive hidden inside an abandoned vehicle on the property. |
ValleyCentral / KVEO-TV
B - Local news / city officials |