TB 083 - Africanized Honeybees Flashcards
In _______, African honeybee queens were imported into Brazil by researchers attempting to boost the productivity of the resident European honeybee.
1956
These hybrid bees were named Africanized Honeybees and have since migrated at a rate of ____ to ____ miles annually through Latin America and into the Southern United States.
200 300
Once the first sting occurs, the bee releases an “__________ ____________” scent, which fills the air and signals to the hive that an attack has begun.
Attack pheromone
Several hundred bees will join forces to repel the invader with an average defensive action of ___ stings per ____ seconds.
85 30
Place a __” hose line with a spray nozzle into service.
1
The fog spray should be applied in a circular motion covering the ground and ___ feet of air space around the victim(s).
30
Fire Department personnel _____ _____ attempt to remove bees located inside a structure.
Shall Not
Do run away in a ________ line.
Straight
Do protect your eyes, nose, and _________, as the bees tend to attack and sting these areas of the body.
Mouth
When personnel encounter active bees in wildland areas without a protective hose line, safe refuge area, or full protective clothing; they shall don the _____ ______ and retreat rapidly from the area.
Bee Veil
In fire conditions, heavy ______ has been known to disorient the bees, which can assist potential victims in escaping to a safe refuge area.
Smoke
all emergency first responder apparatus have been equipped with an AHB kit. Each kit contains a plasticized sheet of procedural instructions, a roll of ______ tape, and _____ _____.
Duct Bee veil
Veil must be worn over the firefighting ________.
Helmet
Place veil over helmet with the widest section of the veil to the front. Place drawstrings to the _____.
Rear
Bring strings to the front (under each ____) and thread the ends of the strings through the plastic ring on the front of the veil. (Thread strings through the ring from opposite directions.)
Arm
