DO check around your house regularly for bee colonies. Check storage sheds, dog houses, meter boxes, flower pots, trees, shrubs, and crevices. Seal cavities and crevices.

DO keep pets and children inside when using lawn mowers, clippers, blowers, or any other equipment that makes noise or could inadvertently disturb a bee hive.

DO be careful moving or cleaning up debris or items that have been lying around outside the house.

DO install a cover over the chimney when not in use.

DO notice if you see a few bees coming in and out of cracks in walls, utility boxes or other enclosed places.

DO have an escape plan in mind if a bee attack occurs.

DO wear light-colored clothing. Not only around your home, but when hiking or visiting unknown areas.

DO NOT pen or tether animals near bee hives.

DO NOT wear floral or citrus perfumes or after shave lotion when doing yard work or hiking.

DO NOT try to remove bee hives without professional help. To get assistance, check your Yellow Pages for Beekeepers, Bee Removal Services, Bee Supplies or Pest Control Services.

DO NOT panic every time you see a few bees in some flowers. Bees are very important and productive insects (when they are not attacking!) which is why there is no wholesale program for destruction of bees.

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