How to Stop Killer Bees

African killer bees, also known as Africanized honey bees, are extremely aggressive and should be stopped as soon as you think you might have an infestation. They have been known to attack relentlessly and without provocation. To keep your family safe, all you need to do is employ the same tactics you would to kill your average honey bee. The real difference between stopping killer bees and ordinary honey bees are the precautions you need to take to prevent stings. Cover your body from head to toe in protective clothing and apply pesticides when the bees are least active. Also make sure you have a safety spot to run to in case the bees attack.

Things You'll Need

• Hat
• Goggles
• Gloves
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Pants
• Powdered pesticide
• Safety spot to hide in the event of an attack
• Trash can
• Trash bag

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Instructions

• 1

  Prepare to stop the infestation between dusk and dawn. Killer bees tend to be least active during this time and are much less likely to attack. Dress in your protective clothing, covering your entire body.

• 2

  Spread a powdered pesticide made specifically for bees in and around the hive. Liquid sprays will also work, but powder pesticides will be carried on the bodies and legs of worker bees. They will spread the pesticide around the entire hive. This makes powdered pesticides one of the most effective pesticides for bees. Bee pesticides can be purchased at most home and garden stores.

• 3

  Continue Steps 1 and 2 each day until all hive activity has stopped.

• 4

  Dispose of the beehive into a trash bag as soon as you are sure there is no more activity inside. Tie the bag tightly and place it inside a trash can. This needs to be done as soon as possible because if you wait too long, new bees can repopulate the beehive and you'll have to start the entire process over again.