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Avoiding Bee
Problems In
Your Backyard
KILLING KILLER BEES
Stories of Killer Bees surround us
every day.
 In March 2013, two park workers
picking up garbage in Tampa, FL, were
stung nearly 100 times when they
overturned an old truck tire.
 In the same month, Killer Bees built a
nest under a Houston woman’s truck in
her driveway in a matter of hours. Pest
control professionals removed nearly
8,000 bees from under the truck.
 March 2013 also saw a story out of
Hollywood, CA, where a pitbull was
stung to death after tree trimmers
disturbed their hive.
IN THE MEDIA
 Killer Bees are actually
Africanized Honey Bees.
 Unless you’re an expert, it’s
difficult to tell them apart from
common honey bees.
 In 1956, several colonies were
imported into Brazil. The goal
was to cross-breed them with
common bees, hoping to
increase production. In
1957, 26 queens
escaped, forming hybrid
populations almost
immediately. The result has
been a slow spread toward the
U.S.
AN OVERVIEW
Since they were initially
introduced to the
population, approximately
1,000 humans have been
killed by these bees. The
problem is that victims often
get ten times as many stings
from these bees as they do
the common honey bee.
Moreover, they react to
disturbances faster and can
chase individuals much
further, up to a quarter of a
mile.
ARE THEY REALLY KILLERS?
SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
While the dangers to people
from Killer Bees is of real
concern, they have an impact
on the environment as well.
They can’t pollinate farmers’
crops as well, they tend to
abandon their nests
quicker, and they can’t survive
the winter. Honey production
also suffers.
One of the best ways to
minimize bee problems on
your property is to take a
closer look around with
these things in mind.
PREVENTING BEES ON YOUR PROPERTY
 Bees like to
live in hollow
trees or other
cavities.
Eliminate those
hot spots on
your property.
 Listen for
buzzing sounds
on your
property when
you enter an
area that might
contain bees.
 Bees need a
supply of water
to live, so
make certain
you don’t have
any loose
faucets or
other leaks.
Get rid of
standing water
as well.
 Inspect your
property for
potential
problem areas
on a regular
basis.
 In the event that you cannot
prevent an attack, run away from
the location as quickly as you can.
Take shelter in a vehicle or a
home.
 Pull your shirt up to protect your
head and neck.
 If you cannot reach a secure
location, cover yourself with a
blanket, tarp, sleeping bag, or
other material. While you remain
under cover, crawl away.
 Visit the nearest emergency room
if you feel short of
breath, nauseated, or dizzy.
IF YOU ARE ATTACKED
The largest independently owned pest control company in
Brevard County, we offer cutting edge solutions to help you deal
with Killer Bees. Contact us for more information.
PEST CONTROL EXPERTS

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Killing Killer Bees - Avoiding Bee Problems In Your Backyard

  • 1. Avoiding Bee Problems In Your Backyard KILLING KILLER BEES
  • 2. Stories of Killer Bees surround us every day.  In March 2013, two park workers picking up garbage in Tampa, FL, were stung nearly 100 times when they overturned an old truck tire.  In the same month, Killer Bees built a nest under a Houston woman’s truck in her driveway in a matter of hours. Pest control professionals removed nearly 8,000 bees from under the truck.  March 2013 also saw a story out of Hollywood, CA, where a pitbull was stung to death after tree trimmers disturbed their hive. IN THE MEDIA
  • 3.  Killer Bees are actually Africanized Honey Bees.  Unless you’re an expert, it’s difficult to tell them apart from common honey bees.  In 1956, several colonies were imported into Brazil. The goal was to cross-breed them with common bees, hoping to increase production. In 1957, 26 queens escaped, forming hybrid populations almost immediately. The result has been a slow spread toward the U.S. AN OVERVIEW
  • 4. Since they were initially introduced to the population, approximately 1,000 humans have been killed by these bees. The problem is that victims often get ten times as many stings from these bees as they do the common honey bee. Moreover, they react to disturbances faster and can chase individuals much further, up to a quarter of a mile. ARE THEY REALLY KILLERS?
  • 5. SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT While the dangers to people from Killer Bees is of real concern, they have an impact on the environment as well. They can’t pollinate farmers’ crops as well, they tend to abandon their nests quicker, and they can’t survive the winter. Honey production also suffers.
  • 6. One of the best ways to minimize bee problems on your property is to take a closer look around with these things in mind. PREVENTING BEES ON YOUR PROPERTY  Bees like to live in hollow trees or other cavities. Eliminate those hot spots on your property.  Listen for buzzing sounds on your property when you enter an area that might contain bees.  Bees need a supply of water to live, so make certain you don’t have any loose faucets or other leaks. Get rid of standing water as well.  Inspect your property for potential problem areas on a regular basis.
  • 7.  In the event that you cannot prevent an attack, run away from the location as quickly as you can. Take shelter in a vehicle or a home.  Pull your shirt up to protect your head and neck.  If you cannot reach a secure location, cover yourself with a blanket, tarp, sleeping bag, or other material. While you remain under cover, crawl away.  Visit the nearest emergency room if you feel short of breath, nauseated, or dizzy. IF YOU ARE ATTACKED
  • 8. The largest independently owned pest control company in Brevard County, we offer cutting edge solutions to help you deal with Killer Bees. Contact us for more information. PEST CONTROL EXPERTS