If you go near their hive, however, the bees will defend it vigorously. By swatting them away from your face, you can prevent most bees from stinging you. Swatting is probably the worst thing you can do if bees are attacking. When a bee's body is crushed by swatting, it produces an odor that incites other bees to attack in greater numbers. The best thing to do is to run away fast and seek cover in a house, car or tall brush or trees.
Africanized bees fly faster than domestic bees, making it more difficult to escape by running.
All bees fly about 12 to 15 miles per hour. However, Africanized bees may chase a person farther than will a domestic bee. A domestic bee may chase you for 50 yards, but an Africanized bee may chase you for 100 to 150 yards. Africanized bees are more dangerous because, unlike domestic bees, they can sting you repeatedly. All honey bees can sting only once.