Everyone knows what it's like to be stung by a bee, and usually it's not a big deal. But what do you do if you find yourself surrounded by a swarm of bees? This is a totally different situation than some minor pain and discomfort from a single sting. For some people, this type of situation can be potentially fatal. Let's take a look at some mistakes that people commonly make in this situation, and what you should do.

Things to Think About

When people find themselves surrounded by a swarm of bees, their first instinct is to begin swinging their arms around in an attempt to get the bees away. It may be difficult, but avoid doing this if at all possible. If they feel like you are trying to attack them, the bees will defend themselves by stinging you.

Another common mistake that people make is trying to stand still and hope the bees will go away. In most cases, this will probably not work. The reason they are swarming you may be related to the type of clothing or perfume that you have on. In this case, standing still will do you no good. They may not be trying to harm you, it may be that they are attracted to you scent. The correct thing to do in this situation is to run away from the bees and head for the indoors or jump in the water. Be careful not to run around in circles as this may provoke them into stinging you. Pick a destination, and run for it.

Another common mistake is to keep your face uncovered. When you begin running from the bees, cover your face as you go. Your face is probably the part of your body that they are focusing on, so this is where most of the stings usually occur.

Other Tips

If you are going to be in an area where swarming could occur, there are a few steps you can take to keep yourself safe. First, wear plenty of clothing. Make sure as much of your body is covered as possible. Another step you can take is to avoid wearing perfume. The scent may attract the bees to you. This is also true of brightly colored clothing. You may appear to them as a giant flower, and you do not want this.

The most important thing is to know exactly what you are going to do if you find yourself in this situation. Hopefully, this article has given you a starting point for that plan.