Bee aware. Look, listen and run. That advise comes from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

If you see a nest or hear buzzing, get the heck out of there - and fast. There's no way for most of us to recognize a relatively harmless Euoropean Honey Bee's nest from an Africanized bee (killer bees.)

Africanized bees fiercely protect their nests and are easily antagonized by lawn mowers, weed whips or anyone or any thing unfortunate enough to get too close to them. Humans and animals, including pets, are at risk.

Professionals need to be called in to remove nests as they move in swarms and an attack can be fatal.

The following is a youtube video that will show you how to avoid this increasing hazard.

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