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Beekeepers monitor hives for Africanized honeybees after confirmed detection in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Apiary Protection Unit of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed the presence of Africanized honeybees (AHBs) in beehives in Jackson and St. Clair counties through genetic testing. Officials at ADAI are developing a strategic monitoring plan for AHBs. Swarm traps will be placed within a five- to 10-mile radius of the confirmed cases. Bees from nearby beekeepers will also be sampled as a precaution. ADAI said this proactive measure aims to assess the extent of AHB infiltration and prevent future spread. Monitoring hives in Alabama Jack Rowe, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System bee specialist, said...
The Hidden Nature Park In Alabama With Its Very Own New Hiking, Mountain Biking, And Horseback Riding Trails And So Much More
A new park in Springville, Alabama, rolled out its green carpet with a ribbon cutting in February 2024 and is wide open for exploring its more than seven miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. The Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve covers 422 acres and includes its namesake creek, which we’ve told you about before as one of Alabama’s best places for easy kayaking.
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