TB 83 Africanized Honeybees

Question 1

In 1956, African honeybee queens were imported into ____ by researchers attempting to boost the productivity of the resident European honeybee.

Answer 1

Brazil

Question 2

The intent was to cross the highly productive African honeybee with the common European variety to produce a hybrid bee that would possess the____ of the African honeybee while maintaining the ______ of the European honeybee.

Answer 2

increased honey production / gentle characteristics

Question 3

During the experiment, swarms of the bees accidentally escaped into the_____ .The swarms developed into feral (or wild colonies), and began to spread throughout ____.

Answer 3

Brazilian countryside / South America.

Question 4

These hybrid bees were named Africanized Honeybees and have since migrated at a rate of ____ annually through Latin America and into the Southern United States.

Answer 4

200 to 300 miles

Question 5

The bees thrive in_____ similar to those found in Southern, and Central California.

Answer 5

warm tropical and semi-tropical climates

Question 6

Field Identification of the Africanized honeybee is difficult, as these bees look very similar to the European ____.

Answer 6

honeybee in size, color, and overall appearance

Question 7

Whereas the European honeybee is considered ____, the AHB is extremely ____ with a great tenacity to protect its hive.

Answer 7

docile / aggressive

Question 8

These bees have the ability to detect the vibrations of a person or animal walking up to ____ and will send out large numbers of bees to investigate / attack the disturbance.

Answer 8

100 feet away

Question 9

Once the first sting occurs, the bee releases an “______” scent, which fills the air and signals to the hive that an attack has begun.

Answer 9

attack pheromone

Question 10

Several hundred bees will join forces to repel the invader with an average defensive action of ______.

Answer 10

85 stings per 30 seconds.

Question 11

Unlike the European honeybee that will drive a man or animal as far as ____ before ceasing an attack, the AHB will chase an intruder up to a ____ with the defensive action lasting _____.

Answer 11

400 yards / half-mile / 8 hours or more

Question 12

The sting of an AHB is no more venomous than a common honeybee, but the ____ from an attack poses a potential health risk.

Answer 12

increase in quantity of stings

Question 13

Africanized Honey Bee (AHB): An aggressive species of bee, not visibly distinguishable from the _____.

Answer 13

common European honeybee.

Question 14

Colony: A community of bees that is _____ with a small number of bees flying in close proximity to the hive.

Answer 14

stationary (hive)

Question 15

Swarm: A cluster of bees that have _____.

Answer 15

left the hive.

Question 16

Active Swarm: Numerous _____, occupying a wide area.

Answer 16

agitated bees flying wildly around

Question 17

Exclusion Zone: A minimum ____ established around the insects. This area is subject to change according to swarm activity.

Answer 17

300-foot area

Question 18

Anaphylactic Shock: An exaggerated allergic reaction manifested by _____.

Answer 18

bronchospasm and vascular collapse.

Question 19

Stinging Incidents :
Pant cuffs, coat sleeves, collar, and coat waist shall be secured against the body with ____ to prevent the bees from entering the turnouts.

Answer 19

duct tape

Question 20

Stinging Incidents :
Place a 1” hose line with a spray nozzle into service. The nozzle should be adjusted to a _____ and directed to drive the insects away from the victim(s).

Answer 20

wide-angle fog pattern

Question 21

Stinging Incidents :
The fog spray should be applied in a circular motion covering the ground and _____ around the victim(s). If possible, a second 1” hose line should be placed into service to further protect rescuers and the victim(s).

Answer 21

30 feet of air space

Question 22

For apparatus with Class A foam capability, a_____ of Class A foam sprayed upon the AHB is sufficient to immediately immobilize the bees and ____ within minutes.

Answer 22

1% solution / kill them

Question 23

Foam agents establish a _____ against the bees, neutralizing the alarm pheromone produced by AHB stings. Foam also blocks the _____, causing suffocation and death.

Answer 23

physical and odor barrier / breathing tubes of the bees

Question 24

Establish an exclusionary zone of ____ around the swarm.

Answer 24

300’ minimum

Question 25

The dead insects shall be recovered and disposed of by placing them in a ____ secure from access to children, animals, and birds.

Answer 25

rubbish container

Question 26

If a colony of bees is located inside a structure, such as in a wall, attic, or crawl space, the Incident Commander shall _______. Fire Department personnel shall not attempt to remove bees located inside a structure.

Answer 26

advise the property owner to select and request a pest control operator (listed in the yellow pages) to eradicate the bees

Question 27

Surprise Attacks :

____ in a straight line.

Answer 27

Do run away

Question 28

Surprise Attacks :

Do protect your _____, as the bees tend to attack and sting these areas of the body.

Answer 28

eyes, nose, and mouth

Question 29

Surprise Attacks : Do not stay in one location trying to remove / fend off the bees with your hands. Staying in one area can ____. You will quickly be overcome with bee stings.

Answer 29

prove fatal

Question 30

Do not jump into a body of water, this will only temporarily deter the bees. The bees will remain a threat since the AHB is _____.

Answer 30

persistent and will wait for you to come up for air.

Question 31

1. The Bee Veil must be worn _______.

Answer 31

over the firefighting helmet

Question 32

2. Place veil over helmet with the ____ to the front. Place drawstrings to the rear.

Answer 32

widest section of the veil

Question 33

3. Bring strings to the front (_______) and thread the ends of the strings through the plastic ring on the front of the veil. (_______.)

Answer 33

under each arm / Thread strings through the ring from opposite directions

Question 34

4. Pull strings through the ring and tie tightly to secure a bee-tight closure against ___

Answer 34

the body.