Bee Attack

What should I do if I am attacked?

Bee attacks are a defensive stance by honey bees to protect their hive and babies. The best strategy is to RUN away as fast as you can. Get to the shelter of a house or a car as quickly as possible. Because the bees target your head and eyes, try to cover your head as much To Find Out More Click Here

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 brushes. 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 approach to rescue them, seek emergency help if difficulty in breathing is observed.

 

Bees in a tree near Greenway Plaza became a concern for a gentalman with two large breed dogs so the bees were sealed in

What Should I Do After I Reach Safety?

Remove the stingers in the methods discribed below, make sure that your breathing doesn’t becomes labored, if so seek medical attention immediately. Refrain from retaliating, leave the bees alone the stings which you received emit a pheromone and lets the bee know that you are coming back and where to sting you again. The bees are a creature who remember and will start reacting to peoples approach if you start to attack them in an attempt to handle the situation on your own.

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How do I get bees out of a tree?
When bees are inside a hollow of a trees there are only a few ways of addressing the situation To Find Out More Click Hereone is find a beekeeper next door to draw them out using a wire funnel, providing them with a new queen in a box attached to the tree. This can take up to 90 days to finish the process followed by sealing the tree. Or save what bees are on the outside and seal the tree which should take a few hours.

 

Near the Houston Country Club a group of bees took up residence in a roof  extension between the two floors.

What to do if you're stung by honeybees?

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.