How dangerous is a sting by an Africanized honey bee?
If you are stung by one Africanized honey bee, it will be the same as a sting from the com mon European honey bee. The individual stings are not more powerful or painful. In fact, they are slightly less potent than the European honey bee. Even one honey bee sting can be dangerous, however, if you are allergic to them. If you have symptoms other than pain and localized swelling, you should always seek medical attention immediately. 4. Why are they called “killer” bees? Africanized honey bees have received a great deal of notoriety because they defend their hives (or colonies) so diligently. Many more bees come to the defense of the colony and they are much more likely to sting, even with minimal or no provocation. Victims of attacks by Africanized honey bees may be stung hundreds of times. Away from the hive, however, they are no more aggressive than other bees or wasps. They will not form large swarms and hunt for you. 5. What should I do if I am attacked? The best strategy is to RUN a
