Identifying an Africanized Honey Bee

• 1). Locate a honey bee hive; they are typically found inside trees or other hollow spaces. Ensure that you have a safe place to retreat to, such as a car or house with closed windows.
  
  
• 2). Start a significant distance from the hive and walk slowly toward it, making sure to approach from an angle where you will not surprise the bees.
  
  
• 3). Observe the behavior of the bees; domestic honey bees stay close to their hive unless attacked and quickly cease pursuit, but Africanized bees will swarm you like a cloud as you approach and can pursue you for a great distance. Immediately retreat to your safe location if swarming occurs.