steve in so la
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Thought I'd post what the bees are like and what they do for anyone who may come into the presence of them one day. Swarming bees are no problem - it's when they set up house and make the hive that they feel the need to defend themselves. They tend to make the hive lower in the 8-10 foot range. When a person or animal comes too close the scout bees hit, not sting yet, the person. That's just what they did today to me. All of a sudden there were alot all around me and hitting me - trying to drive me off. As soon as I left the immediate area they all went back into the enclosure in the tot lot.They hit you as a warning to stay away from the hive.
Over the years out detecting I have seen about 5-6 hives/swarms. Twice they have hit me but never stung yet. Although from time to time we see the news that tells about a dog, horse , person being stung hundreds of times. So far they are found in Az, So Cal, Texas & Mexico. So be prepared and if you come into contact with them just quickly move away the way you came. steve in so az
Over the years out detecting I have seen about 5-6 hives/swarms. Twice they have hit me but never stung yet. Although from time to time we see the news that tells about a dog, horse , person being stung hundreds of times. So far they are found in Az, So Cal, Texas & Mexico. So be prepared and if you come into contact with them just quickly move away the way you came. steve in so az
