The best strategy is to RUN away as fast as you can. Get to the shelter of a house or
car as quickly as possible. Because the bees target your head and eyes, try to
cover your head as much as you can, without slowing your progress. Do not flail or
attempt to swat the bees, just get away fast. If you are far from shelter, try to run
through tall brush. This will confuse and slow them while you make your way out of
the area. If you see someone being attacked by bees, encourage them to seek
shelter in a vehicle or building. Do not attempt to rescue them your self, seek
emergency help.
What should I do after I have reached safety?
When a honey bee stings it leaves its stinger in the skin. This kills the honey bee,
so it can’t sting again. Once you are away from the bees, remove all stingers from
your body. Do not pull them out with tweezers or your fingers, as this will only
squeeze more venom into the wound. Scrape them out sideways using your
fingernails, the edge of a credit card, or with a dull knife. If you are feeling ill, or if
you have any reason to believe you may be allergic to bee stings, seek medical
attention immediately.
car as quickly as possible. Because the bees target your head and eyes, try to
cover your head as much as you can, without slowing your progress. Do not flail or
attempt to swat the bees, just get away fast. If you are far from shelter, try to run
through tall brush. This will confuse and slow them while you make your way out of
the area. If you see someone being attacked by bees, encourage them to seek
shelter in a vehicle or building. Do not attempt to rescue them your self, seek
emergency help.
What should I do after I have reached safety?
When a honey bee stings it leaves its stinger in the skin. This kills the honey bee,
so it can’t sting again. Once you are away from the bees, remove all stingers from
your body. Do not pull them out with tweezers or your fingers, as this will only
squeeze more venom into the wound. Scrape them out sideways using your
fingernails, the edge of a credit card, or with a dull knife. If you are feeling ill, or if
you have any reason to believe you may be allergic to bee stings, seek medical
attention immediately.
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