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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Killer Bees
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Posted by Duane on September 30, 2002 at 16:17:02 from (198.216.32.156):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Killer Bees posted by Don H on September 30, 2002 at 13:02:28:
Yes, they are susceptible to the same mites and diseases as European bees. You cannot tell the difference by looking. They look the same by the naked eye as the European.
African bees are more defensive, not aggressive.
They do not attack when swarming; too busy looking for a new home. Only after they establish a home and have brood...they become overly protective. I have been a beekeeper for over six years now and live just north of Houston. Our county is quarantined and the Africans are here. If I suspect any of my hives are Africanized, I requeen right away and the tendency will be bread out of them. If you are being attach, RUN,RUN,RUN as fast as you can. Bees only fly about 12 MPH and you can out run them for a short distance. Run to a shalter ASAP. Never jump in a lake or pound. This is something we have to learn to live with.
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