The sting from an Africanized Bee is apparently no more dangerous than the sting from a European Bee. What injures, and on occasion kills, humans and animals are the number of stings. Because they agitate more readily, when one stings, hundreds can sting. It is the multiple effect of the stings that causes harm. Bee attacks, both European and Africanized, can be minimized by taking measures to avoid bee nesting areas.
Attacks often follow nesting disturbances.
When operating machinery, hiking, or playing outdoors, watch and listen for signs of bees. And if you believe you may encounter bees, have an escape route using a car or a building for protection. The information provided in this column is written by Stuart Lieberman,a practicing environmental attorney, and is for general information purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be used in place of legal advice. Stuart Lieberman, Esq., and IRED.Com, Inc. , will not accept any responsibilty for any reliance on the information in this column or any damages whatsoever resulting from reading this column.