What do you do if you see a killer bee?

If you encounter killer bees

Run away quickly.
As you are running, pull your shirt up over your head to protect your face, but make sure it does not slow your progress.
Do not stop running until you reach shelter, such as a vehicle or building.
Do not jump into water.
Do not swat the bees or flail your arms.

What is the difference between a honey bee and a killer bee?

This is the main differentiator when it comes to telling the difference between the two species of bee. Africanized honey bees are more defensive and will defend their hive over a wider radius than the standard European honey bee. Africanized bees will only attack if someone or something gets too close to their nests.

Do Killer Bees harm humans?

Damage done: Africanized Honey Bees (=Killer Bees) are dangerous because they attack intruders in numbers much greater than European Honey Bees. Since their introduction into Brazil, they have killed some 1,000 humans, with victims receiving ten times as many stings than from the European strain.

What do killer bees eat?

Africanized honeybees, like all honeybees, feed on nectar and pollen. Honey is composed of partially digested nectar, and is used as a storable carbohydrate source. The honey produced by honeybees is used to feed bee larvae.

How fast do killer bees fly?

Africanized honey bees travel at about the same speed as a honey bee — anywhere between 12 and 20 mph. They’re notorious for being the most aggressive out of all the bee species, earning them the nickname “killer bees.” The slightest provocation, such as a loud sound, can send them into a frenzy.

Why are killer bees so aggressive?

Biochemists have tracked down the brain chemicals that make so-called killer bees such ferocious fighters. The compounds, which seem to be present in higher levels in the much-feared Africanized honey bee, can make less aggressive bees turn fierce, according to a new study.