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Africanized, Sometimes Called "Killer Bees" WHAT CAUSES KILLER BEES TO ATTACK?
Africanized bees cited in attack
Bees that stung teens, dog were Africanized
AFRICANIZED HONEY BEES Honey Bees In The United States Honey bees are not native to the America
What's Buzzing with Africanized Honey Bees?
"Killer Bees" MIAMI, FL --- A large swarm of Africanized bees that experts believe were blown into Florida by Hurricane Katrina
killed two dogs and injured several homeowners
RECENT AFRICANIZED HONEY BEE STORIES REPORTED IN THE MEDIA
Archive: 1997 AHB stories as reported in the media
Africanized Honey Bees on the MoveLesson Plans
Lesson 4.1 Africanized Honey Bees and Society Grades: 9-12
Hey! A BEE BIT ME!
Bee and Wasp Stings
Bee Removal
All About Africanized Bees
"Africanized honey bees, which arrived in Florida in 1999, can pose a very real danger to people and pets. Africanized
bee nests are easily provoked into stinging attacks involving large numbers of bees. The most common time that honey bee activity
is observed is when bees are foraging and collecting food from flowers. These bees generally pose little danger. Honey bees
become a concern when they begin their reproductive cycle and form a swarm and later start a new nest. A typical newly formed
swarm or nest can have 5,000 to 10,000 workers. Left unchecked a nest can grow to over 40,000 workers. To prevent a stinging
incident, bee swarms or nests must be eliminated as soon as possible."
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May 19, 2004, Willie The Bee Man, serving South Florida, was awarded certification from the State of California as an expert
in the control of Africanized Honey Bees,"Killer Bees"
December 2005, Willie The Bee Man, his sons Dennis and Roger, and Harry attended FPMA Bedbugs & Africanized Bees Symposium
given by FPMA, State of Florida and Univ of Florida.
WillieTheBeeManis a Member of the Florida Africanized Honey Bee "Killer Bees" Working Group (AHB)
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In California Bee Removal Abolish Pest Control are professionals
...when it comes to identifiying the problem, removing the bees and removing bee hives. Bee Control is what we do. With rising
concerns of the Africanized bee (killer bee) more people are now looking to control their bee problems rather than avoiding
them. Unlike other pest control companies who only kill the bees but dont fully solve the problem; We find the hive, remove
the bees, remove the hive and prevent future infestations of the area. That is true bee control!
Unlike the European honey bee, the Africanized bee can be easily aggravated. The killer bee has been on a journey from
South America to North America since 1957. The first reported case in the USA was in 1990 by 1994 the reached California,
and moving at a rate of 200 miles per year you would think they would have overwhelmed the continent by now. Their expansion
rate has been drastically reduced thanks to professional bee control companies who have crews specializing in bee control
BEE ALERT
- Beware the Busy Bee
Most bees found in California are earnest, hard working types who much prefer the joys of simple labor to staggering around
like a schoolyard bully looking for people to intimidate.
Having their work interrupted or their flight path blocked by a hysterical human flailing away like a windmill is not
their idea of a good time, and may frighten or irritate them into stinging whoever is doing the flailing.
Identify your enemy
European bees for the most part are not a threat unless aggravated. Aggravation will occur if they feel their hive is
in danger. Swatting at flying bees is not recommended since all you will accomplish is to aggravate them. Unlike the European
honey bee, the Africanized bee does not need an excuse to attack. They protect their hive and queen at a larger radius. Again
unlike the European honey bee, the Africanized bee may pursue intruders for up to a mile and remain aggravated for up to 24
hours
The most common stinging bee in California is the honey bee, introduced into this country from Europe in the 17th century.
Its stinger, which resembles a hypodermic needle with barbs, is used to inject a mixture of alkali venom and acid into the
skin. The alkali venom contains several kinds of proteins and enzymes which are believed to cause allergic reactions of varying
degrees in humans. Sting reactions, which may increase with succeeding stings, include:
A choking sensation or difficulty in breathing.
A skin rash similar to hives (human hives, not bee hives).
A dry cough, sneezing or asthma.
Lips turning blue.
A rapid pulse and a drop in blood pressure.
More severe reactions may include cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, shock or loss of consciousness. Symptoms usually appear
within a few minutes after a sting, but could be delayed up to 24 hours. Stings near the eyes, nose and throat are the most
dangerous. For severe reactions, medical assistance should be sought immediately.
When stung by a bee, the stinger should be removed as quickly as possible, but removing it improperly will make the sting
worse, The proper way is to scrape the stinger out with a clean fingernail or knife. Pulling or squeezing the stinger will
only pump more venom into the wound, as the bee parts containing the venom are left attached to the stinger after the bee
tears itself free.
The sting area should be cleaned with soap and water, or with an antiseptic. For people known to have severe reactions
who are stung on the arms or legs, a tourniquet may be applied between the wound and the heart to prevent the rapid spread
of venom. The tourniquet should be released every three to five minutes until medical help is available.
In the past few years, a small number of Africanized "killer bees" have been found in the southern San Joaquin
Valley, having migrated from Brazil. Because of cross-breeding in South America, they are now known as Brazilian honey bees.
Killer bees are dangerous despite the new name, They will attack anything moving within 100 yards of their nest without
provocation, and will chase a running target much farther than less excitable varieties of bees.
In appearance, killer bees resemble any other honey bee. It's their attitude that sets them apart. They are now a problem
in California.
Bees are affected by the type of clothing people wear. for some reason, rough and dark clothing of wool or leather irritats
them, which is why professional bee keepers wear light colored, smooth textured clothes when tending their hives. Some perfumes
also aggravate bees, which will attack a moving target faster than they will an immobile one. Running or swatting at them
only increases the chances of a sting.
So when a bee draws near, try to relax. It will probably lose interest in you once it finds out you are not a gladiola
-- or an enemy.
written by Abolish Pest Control and Bee Removal
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