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Honey
moving northward. They are an insect to be aware of
and caution taken, much like fire ants. There is no
need for terror, people have been living with these
insects for years, but sensible precautions are needed
as is the knowledge of what to do in an encounter.
* Be aware of your environment, notice any changes
in the coming and going of insects
* Honey bees usually 'bump' you before they resort to
stinging - if you are 'bumped', leave that area
immediately
* If you are being stung, run. Do not stand still and
swat, that will agitate the bees more
* Take refuge in your house or vehicle. DO NOT GO
BACK OUTSIDE! The few hundred bees that get
inside with you are much easier to kill than the
thousands outside.
* Do not jump into water (pool, river, whatever)
because these insects will be waiting for you when
you come up for air
Africanized Honey Bees (AHBs), do not try to deal with a honey bee
swarm yourself unless you have been trained in dealing with AHBs. Call
your local agricultural extension, fire department, police, or local
beekeeper. (No, they are probably not his/her bees, but he/she should know
who to call to deal with them if he/she has not been trained to do that).
are insects that are not bees at all!
so support your local beekeeper. Banning or restricting the keeping of
European Honey Bees opens space in your environment that unmanaged
AHBs can and will move into.
Remember that honey bees are responsible for 1/3 of your entire daily diet
because of their pollination. This is valued at over $15 billion dollars
every year!
how to deal with them and special thanks to Jerry Hayes for his permission to use
this information on our website. The WebWitch
For more info: http:www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi
