Do not try to destroy a hive yourself. Add pine-scented liquid cleaner to the water of evaporative coolers. Put a tablespoon of vinegar in a pet water dish or bird bath. These will act as bee deterrents. Cover your head.
Bees target the head and eyes.
Don t flail or swat at the bees. Don t jump into a swimming pool. Bees may wait until you come up for air. Call 911 if you see someone else being attacked.