Executive Summary
- Pima County Sheriff’s Department issued a shelter-in-place order Monday due to a bee swarm.
- The incident is centered near the 4300 block of South Draper Road.
- Residents were advised to stay inside and turn off air conditioning units.
- A bee removal team was dispatched to the scene late Monday afternoon.
PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. – Authorities in Pima County issued a shelter-in-place order on Monday afternoon following reports of a significant bee swarm in a residential area.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) alerted residents living near the intersection of West Bopp Road and South Aldon Road to remain indoors. Specifically, officials identified the hazard near a residence in the 4300 block of South Draper Road.
According to the PCSD, residents in the affected vicinity were instructed to keep doors and windows closed and to turn off air conditioning units to prevent the insects from entering homes. As of 4:45 p.m., law enforcement officials confirmed that a specialized bee removal team was en route to the location to address the situation.
Public Safety Protocols
This incident underscores the acute risks posed by wildlife encounters in residential zones, particularly in regions prone to aggressive bee activity. The directive to disable air conditioning units is a critical safety measure, as vibrations and scents from HVAC systems can attract swarms and potentially draw them into interior spaces. Local authorities continue to monitor the area to ensure the swarm is safely dispersed or relocated without injury to residents or passersby.
