Africanized Honey Bees

Important differences between Africanized Honey Bees
and European Honey Bees

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Africanized Honey Bees will chase a person longer than other honey bees.
Africanized -- up to a quarter mile
European -- 50 yards

Africanized Honey Bees will remain agitated longer after a colony is disturbed.
Africanized -- 8 hours or longer
European -- about 1 hour

Africanized Honey Bees react to activities farther from the colony than European bees.
Operation of power equipment within 100 feet of a colony
Movement within 50 feet of a colony
Nearby vibrations

Reducing Bee colonies
Inspect your property for honey bee colonies.
Seal any opening larger than 1/8 inch, such as pipe entrances on walls,
valve boxes and where stucco meets brick or wood.
Repair or replace damaged vent screens on the foundation and eaves.
Trim overgrown shrubs and trees.
Remove empty contUS|srs and trash.

Potential Honey Bee Colony Locations

If you encounter bees
Leave the area quickly
If bees sting you, cover your face and seek shelter
Do NOT jump into water as the bees will wait until you surface
Do NOT swat the bees.
When a bee's body is crushed, it produces an odor that incites other bees to sting.
For any bee sting
Remove the stinger quickly by scraping with a fingernail or edge of a dull, thin object.
For multiple stings or allergic reactions, seek professional medical care immediately.

Keeping Livestock and Pets Safe
Inspect your property regularly for bee colonies.
Do not keep animals near bees or bee hives.
If an animal is stung by bees, try to get the animal away from the bees without injuring yourself.

If possible, during a stinging incident, spray the animal with a shower of soapy water (1/2 cup soap per gallon of water).  This will immobilize and kill bees clinging to the animal.

Consult a veterinarian if the animal has been stung numerous times.

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