Bees, Beekeeping and Honey Guide

Information from the Mayo Clinic, including diagnosis, treatment, emergency treatment, epinephrine autoinjector, allergy shots, lifestyle and home remedies, treatment for moderate reactions and preparing for an appointment with a doctor, if necessary

From the Smithsonian: Killer Bees (Africanized Bees) are dangerous because they can attack in large numbers much greater than European Honey Bees. They also react to disturbances ten times faster than European Honey Bees.

From the University of Arizona: 10 Common Questions and Answers about Killer Honey Bees (Africanized Honey Bees), including:

1. I have heard of "killer bees," what are they?
2. Where do they come from?
3. How dangerous is a sting by an Africanized honey bee?
4. Why are they called "killer" bees?
5. What should I do if I am attacked?
6. What should I do after I have reached safety?
7. What if I notice a honey bee swarm near my home?
8. What if I find a bee colony near my home?
9. How do I bee proof my home?
10. Should all bees be killed?