Educational Facilities Disaster and Crisis Management Guidebook.

INTRODUCTION
known to frequently nest in ground cavities. In
suburban areas, a favored place is an inground
concrete chamber that contains a water meter.
The small lifting hole in the cover becomes the
entrance to their hive. If the outside air
temperature is over 60F (15C), you will probably
see bees using this entrance if they are present.
Otherwise, use caution if you are in an area
known to have Africanized bees.
# Open air hives: While all bees may build open air
hives in mild climates, this practice is much more
prevalent with Africanized bees (as well as certain
"rafter bees" native to southeast Asia).
# Contact local exterminator for removal of bees.
What to do in case of an attack:
# Run away as fast as possible. Get into a building
or vehicle if you can.
# Try to cover your face and head as you run.
# Call 911.
# Start removing stingers from your skin once you
are away from the bees. You can remove them
by scraping, pulling, or using sticky tape. Do not
leave the stingers in any longer than necessary,
as they will continue to pump venom.
# Don’t stop to remove stingers until you are safely
away from the attacking bees.
# Don’t jump into water. The bees will see you and
wait for you to come up for air.
# Don’t panic.
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