In 1957, a seemingly minor mishap in a Brazilian laboratory unleashed a chain of events that would lead to the proliferation of a formidable insect menace. This incident involved the accidental release of 27 Africanized honeybees, commonly known as "killer bees," which have since multiplied into a staggering population of 1.
The Genesis of a Hybrid Bee
The story begins with Brazilian scientist Warwick E. Kerr's ambitious endeavor to enhance honey production by crossbreeding European honeybees with their African counterparts.
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