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SHIRK THE SWARM!
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| Bee on cereus cactus |
Attention trekkers, unless you've been
hiding under a rock this week, you know that the hiking hazard du
jour is bee attacks. Just as with snakes, bears, rabid racoons and
toxic plants, it's smart to know how to avoid the perils and also
what to do should you find yourself swarmed. Avoidance is the
preferable option. In fact, I noticed a "bees active"
sign on the Marcus Landslide Trail two weeks ago, so we avoided a
rocky crevasse where the stingers are known to congregate. The link
below leads to a U of A document about bee preparedness---read it
all, but basically, if swarmed, you should RUN, RUN, RUN and not try
to fend off the buzz by waving your arms, as this will exacerbate the
attack.
