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Cicada Killer Wasps

July 14, 2010

Although female Cicada Killer Wasps rarely sting unless disturbed, homeowners may become alarmed or frightened because of their very big size (almost two inches) and foraging habits in unwanted areas. These solitary wasps may become a nuisance when they dig holes in lawns, sand base volleyball courts, flower beds, gardens, and golf course sand traps, [...]

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Carpenter Bees

July 13, 2010

Carpenter bees on occasion turn into a nuisance outdoors whenever they fly very erratically (hover) round the heads of people , creating worry. The homeowners protest not simply about the aggressive nature, but about the circular holes bored into wooden trim near eaves and also gables of dwellings, facia boards, porch ceilings, outdoor wooden furniture, [...]

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Bee and Wasp Sting Therapy

July 12, 2010

Normal Reaction Sting Remedy
For stings causing itch, irritation, redness and swelling at the sting site, the following could be useful -
• Ice
• Baking Soda
• Meat Tenderizer – for people not allergic to bee stings. Use any brand with Papain. Make a paste with a few drops of water to a teaspoon of meat tenderizer and [...]

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Bee and Wasp Sting Prevention

July 11, 2010

People, specifically sensitive to stings, need to practice a number of easy safety measures to avoid getting stung.
Bee and Wasp Sting Avoidance When Outside the house
Spray the patio, picnic and garbage areas using permethrin (Astro, Dragnet, Flee, Permanone, Prelude, Torpedo) or pyrethrins (Kicker, Microcare, Pyrenone, Pyrethrum, Synerol). Certain formulations can be restricted use.
A professional pesticide [...]

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Bee and Wasp Stings

July 10, 2010

It is estimated that between one and two million individuals in the USA are severely allergic to stinging insect venom. Each year 90 to 100 deaths from sting reactions are reported, but many more deaths could be occurring, mistakenly diagnosed as heart attacks, sunstrokes or attributed to other causes. More individuals die yearly from the [...]

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The actual definition of a strong bee hive will differ depending on the season of the year. In the early spring months, a bee hive being utilized for tree fruit pollination should minimally possess adult bees on five of the honey bee colony’s ten frames.

July 9, 2010

There ought to be developing bees (brood) on two or more frames of the five frames that are covered by adult bees (estimated population of 15,000 – 20,000 adult bees).
A colony having adult bees on eight of the honey bee colony’s ten frames and having five frames of brood is a stronger colony (20,000 – [...]

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African Honey Bee (AHB) – FAQ

July 8, 2010

1. Are African Honey Bees (AHBs) the same as the “killer bees” of the media news and the movies?
Yes and no. The two names do refer to the same bee, but the term “killer bee” is a misnomer that Hollywood picked up and made famous. Africanized Honey Bees (AHBs) are hybrids of Africanized Honey Bees [...]

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Africanized Honey Bee

July 7, 2010

The Africanized Honey Bee (AHB) is a consequence of mating among African Honey Bees and European Honey Bees (EHB) of South and North America.
In 1956, a geneticist brought African Honey Bee queens to Brazil with the thought of creating a superior Honey Bee, one more suited to tropical settings. Sadly, bees coming from twenty six [...]

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Domestic Bees and your swimming pool

July 6, 2010

Domestic Bees are among the most beneficial insects to humans. They help pollinate our crops (like apples, melons and almonds), produce the sweet honey and make beeswax, which is important in the cosmetic and candle industries.
Because they are a social insect, living in colonies of up to 60,000 individuals, they need lots of food and [...]

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How to Subdue Attacking Africanized Honey Bees

July 5, 2010

A Guide for Fire Fighters and Rescue Personnel
Africanized Honey Bees (Africanized honey bee) are spreading in Texas. Their attacks may be a life- threatening emergency. Fortunately, rescue personnel can help individuals under attack by using (with slight modification) equipment and materials common on fire trucks, ambulances and hazardous materials response automobiles.
This guide can also be [...]

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