Davis, Dennis . 2000. Working Safely in Areas With Africanized Honey Bees. 0067 2313. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 7 p.
Summarizes information persons can use to work safely in areas with Africanized honey bees. Such bees are more aggressive than the European honey bees normally found throughout the United States. Africanized honey bees were accidentally released in Brazil in 1956. They are now found in portions of the Southern United States. This Tech Tip includes brief advice on how to avoid being stung and what to do if attacked. It discusses bee hoods, bee sting kits, the use of foam and smoke, and steps to take before working in areas known to have Africanized honey bees. Several sources of additional information are listed.
Keywords: accident prevention, Africanized honey bees, honey bee colonies, killer bees, safety at work
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