Beware of african bees! They are very dangerous and could kill you in a second. Stay away from them!

Bees are definitely a terror sometimes. You have to be very careful with them. Some kids are allergic to bees and it will hurt them bad.

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At risk within the ecological and food consumption chains - the estimated value of honey bees to the Australian economy, mainly through their value as pollination agents.

1. Look out for honey bee colonies when outdoors, especially when climbing or hiking around rocks.

2. If you find a colony of bees, leave them alone and keep others away.

3. Keep your dogs under control. If a dog disturbs a colony when bounding through the bush, it is likely to bring the bees back to you.

4. Wear light colored clothes, including socks. Bees target objects that resemble their natural predators (bears and skunks) when they defend their nests, so they tend to go after dark leathery or furry objects. Keep in mind that bees see the color red as black, so flourescent orange is a better choice when hunting.

5. Avoid wearing scents of any sort when hiking.

6. Be particularly careful when using heavy equipment that produces sound vibrations, such as chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors or generators.

7. Keep escape routes in mind. If at all possible, avoid areas where you cannot escape quickly if attacked.

8. If you know you are allergic to bee stings, always have someone else with you when doing outdoor activities.

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The bees…

• Are slightly smaller than the European honey bee, but only an expert can tell them apart.
• Defend their hive more rapidly than the European honey bee.
• Usually sting in greater numbers.
• Tend to nest in low areas but will utilize a variety of natural and man-made objects including hollow trees, walls, porches, sheds, attics. Sprinkler valve boxes are a particular favorite..
• Swarm more often than European honey bees. (Note: A swarm is a group of bees looking for a new home. Swarms are not generally aggressive as they have no hive to defend.)
• Do not have stronger venom than the European honey bee.
• Each bee can only sting one time – females die after stinging.
• Eat nectar and pollen and make honey.

Check your home and yard at least once a month to see if there are any signs of bees. If you do find a swarm or colony, leave it alone and keep family and pets away. Contact a pest control company to remove the hive.

To help prevent honey bees from building a colony in your house or yard, fill all cracks and crevices in walls with caulk, insulation, or other fillers. Remove piles of refuse, as honey bees will nest in an old soda can or overturned flower pot. Fill holes in the ground.

Learn More to Protect Yourself from Killer Bees

Africanized honey bees (AHB) – also called "killer bees" – became established in Texas in 1990 and are spreading to other southern states.

Casey, many thanks for the advice. My wife and I have encountered various bees, Wasps and hornets through the years at our current house, which is in a wooded location. One time about five years ago, after returning from a Fourth of July parade, my wife chose to trim the hedges in front of our house. Initially, I suggested hiring a neighborhood kid to do it (as if you could even find a kid who would do that now). With saw in hand, my wife bravely attempted to saw one branch, when these things flew out and chased us to the other side of the house. Amazingly, my wife was not stung, but I was. Fortunately, it wasn't too painful, but rest assured, my lazy man's vote for procrastination will carry a lot more weight in the future!