How to Avoid a Stinging Incident

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How to Avoid a Stinging Incident
Bee Aware

• For People, Pets, Livestock

Arkansas State Plant Board
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How to avoid a stinging incident

• Stay away from honeybee colonies,
• Have feral swarms and colonies removed from your
  yard or premises,
• Check work area when using machinery such as
  mowers, edgers, blowers, or other heavy equipment.

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Bees collecting pollen or nectar are called
foraging bee. When they are away from home
they are rarely defensive.
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Bees do not attack unprovoked. But the will
vigorously defend their home.
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Pet and livestock safety

• Do not tie or confine pets near colonies no
  matter how tame they seem to be,
• Check barns and pen frequently for honeybee
  colonies,
• Keep dogs under control while hiking..