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Entomology

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

2006

Honey Bee

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Pb1522-Preparing For Honey Bee Emergencies In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service May 2006

Pb1522-Preparing For Honey Bee Emergencies In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

Life-threatening, bee-related situations are rare, but they do occur. Some situations require immediate response, while others are less serious, requiring an operator to answer a question or refer the call elsewhere.

Uncertainty causes delay that may cost the victim’s life. A response must be made quickly, because a person could receive hundreds of stings in a few minutes.