Africanized honey bees have made their way into the state of Florida. Do you know where they nest? Do you know what to do in case of a stinging incident? If not, then attend a free seminar offered by the UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Extension Service.

Dr. Jamie Ellis, an apiculturist and bee expert from the University of Florida will be presenting a program on Africanized bees Wednesday, Sept. 5. The program is scheduled from 10 am to 12 p.m. and will be held at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office located at 6263 Dogwood Drive, in Milton.

Dr. Ellis will cover African bee biology, behavior and other interesting facts. He will also cover what to do if attacked and how to bee proof your home.

The presentation is open to the public and will be beneficial and pertinent to all citizens including homeowners, city workers, pest control operators and school personnel.

Space is limited, so please call 850-623-3868 to register for this free program.

All programs and related activities sponsored for, or assisted by, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to all persons with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact the Santa Rosa County Extension Service at lease five (5) working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request. For more information, call 850-623-3868.

The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs.