Traveling to Hidalgo, Texas Nicknamed Killer Bee Capital of the World

Africanized bees, commonly referred to as killer bees made their first appearance in the United States in Hidalgo, Texas back in 1990. The Africanized honey bees are essentially the counterparts to that of the European honey bees, but the Africanized killer bees have been proven to be more aggressive and more likely to form stinging swarm, which have unfortunately in some cases caused devastating and fatal results.

Africanized honey bees caused the city of Hidalgo to adopt the nickname "Killer Bee Capital of the World." Whether or not the city of Hidalgo, Texas truly does have the highest concentration of killer bees in the United States remains to be seen, but the fact remains Hidalgo was one of the first cities that Africanized honey bees appeared.

Although killer Bees have been around since the 1950s, it wasn't until they started migrating north that they gained a tremendous scientific following. The bees eventually crossed into the US at Hidalgo, Texas back in October of 1990.

In fact, Hidalgo handled the crossing of the bees exceptionally well. The mayor was the first to point out that the bees while possessing a deadly sting also brought honey. As well as it was the mayor who had the World's Largest Killer Bee constructed and is proudly displayed during the Border Fest each year.

In addition Hidalgo has named their hockey team "Killer Bees." The "Killer Bees" are located at 2600 North 10th Street at the State Farm Arena and for more information about tickets, events and times call 956-843-PUCK. www.killerbeehockey.com

Hildalgo, Texas is located in Hidalgo County and has played a influential part in what is known as the Rio Grande Valley. Hidalgo's steam pumps helped to spur the agricultural part of the Rio Grande Valley.

Located at 902 South 2nd St, Hidalgo is home to the Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center, an intricate part of the Rio Grande Valley. Once inside the Pumphouse visitors can view the huge boilers that were originally fired with wood, then oil, natural gas, and even diesel fuel. There are plenty of educational information available to explain how the pumphouse and its irrigation system changed the landscape in the Rio Grande Valley.

Hidalgo, Texas is extremely proud of its developmental progressive approach that the city possesses, including nationally recognized educational programs, international festivals and business opportunities.

Hidalgo is very proud of the rich heritage and location on the United States - Mexico border. Hidalgo has a full service approximately 7,000 seat multi-purpose complex called the State Farm Arena. www.statefarmarena.com

References for this article include:
www.co.hidalgo.tx.us
www.borderfest.org
www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/killer_bee_capital_of_the_world_hidalgo_nickname/