Attacks frequently occur when a person is mowing the lawn or pruning shrubs and inadvertently strikes a bee's nest. DO avoid excessive motion when near a colony. Bees are much more likely to respond to an object in motion than a stationary one. DON'T pen, tie or tether animals near bee hives or nests. DON'T destroy bee colonies or hive, especially with pesticides.
Honey bee are a vital link to U.S. agriculture.
DON'T remove bees yourself. You also can call your local county health department or county extension office. Do not flail or swing your arms at them, as this may further annoy them. Because bees target the head and eyes, cover your head as much as you can without slowing your escape. Get to the shelter or closest house or car as quickly as possible.