more... > Publications > Catalog > Environment > Bees > Small Hive Beetles [Image: small hive beetles] Small hive beetles were first detected in the United States in 1996. Although they are relatively harmless pests in their native South Africa, they have become serious pests of honey bees, especially in the southeastern region of the United States. Information on damage, life cycle, best management practices and control included. Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments [Image: model beekeeping] This publication is intended to help local and municipal governments address potential concerns or problems between the public and beekeepers. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Removing Bees from Walls [Image: bees] The process of removing honeybees from walls in a house is complex. Most people think they only have to spray and kill the bees. This would be effective if they were yellow jackets or hornets or even bumblebees. Honeybees, however,require a more demanding process. Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees [Image: carpenter bees] The living drill, as the carpenter bee has been appropriately named by many homeowners, has the ability to bore into and structurally damage timbers and other painted or unpainted wooden materials. These holes are actually the nesting sites the bees use to raise their young.  more articles... Beginning With Bees [Image: Bees] Keeping bees can be a fascinating and profitable hobby in Louisiana. Start with one or two colonies and as you learn the mechanics of beekeeping, establish additional colonies. Bug Biz: Africanized Honeybees [Image: Africanized Honeybees] Africanized honeybees were brought to Brazil in 1956 to improve local strains. In 1957, several colonies escaped. Once established in Brazil, the Africanized honeybees (AHB) moved north up the east coast of South America and into Central America. During the next few years, they increased their northward expansion through central Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, reaching Southern California in 1994.