Africanized honeybees in urban areas: a public health concern

Introduction This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of Africanized honeybees in Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, and to implement a program to remove such swarms. Methods The occurrences of Africanized honeybee swarms between 2010 and 2012 were studied and strategies to prevent accidents were de...

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Published in:	Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical Vol. 47; no. 5; p. 659
Main Authors:	Zaluski, Rodrigo, Samir, Moura Kadri, Edison, Antonio despace Souza, Valdinei, Moraes Campanucci da, Juliane, Reis Campanucci da, Rodrigues-Orsi, Patricia, Ricardo, despaceOliveira Orsi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Rio de Janeiro Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 01-09-2014
Subjects:	Accident prevention Animal populations Bees Nonnative species Public health Risk reduction Urban areas
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Summary:	Introduction This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of Africanized honeybees in Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, and to implement a program to remove such swarms. Methods The occurrences of Africanized honeybee swarms between 2010 and 2012 were studied and strategies to prevent accidents were developed. Results We noted 1,164 cases of Africanized honeybee occurrences in the city, and 422 swarms were collected. The developed strategies to prevent accidents were disseminated to the population. Conclusions We contributed to reducing the risks represented by Africanized honeybee swarms in urban areas, by collecting swarms and disseminating strategic information for preventing accidents.
ISSN:	0037-8682 1678-9849
DOI:	10.1590/0037-8682-0254-201