killer bee

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The over-the-top events artfully channel the killer bee hysteria of the 1990s as well as the campy made-for-TV sci-fi disaster movies of yore, making “Bee-nado” both a bit bonkers and strangely comforting.

From Los Angeles Times

Some bees are more aggressive than others, including the Africanized honeybee, or killer bee, whose swarms can lead to a fatal volume of stings.

From Washington Times

The hives contained Africanized killer bees, a more aggressive subspecies of the insect, that have been known to swarm and kill human interlopers.

From Washington Times

Earlier, Moshi had been smoking out killer bees from their hive for honey.

From BBC

Prosecutors in India believe that gangs of looters working for one of Mr. Kapoor’s associates spread tales of killer bees and bat infestations near their targets, often remote jungle temples, to keep villagers away.

From New York Times