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‘Not something you ever want to see,' millions of bees escape into Texas neighborhood
By NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 22, 2026
· 3 min read
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.
Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unlo...
Key takeaway Christie Ray, who owns nearby Queen Bee Supply, said volunteers from three or four other beekeeping businesses in the area went to the crash scene Sunday to help.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The massive bee escape in Orange County has significant implications for local beekeeping operations and the broader agricultural industry. With many commercial beekeepers in Texas transporting hives to other states for pollination services, the loss of hundreds of hives can have a ripple effect on the local economy. In Denton County, where Trophy Club is located, beekeeping is also a notable activity, with many residents maintaining their own hives. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of bee health and the potential consequences of accidents involving bee transportation. As the situation in Orange County unfolds, local beekeepers in Trophy Club and surrounding areas may be watching closely to see how the affected business recovers and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The use of catch boxes to collect stray bees may also be of interest to local beekeepers, who may consider implementing similar strategies to manage their own hives.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unlo...
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