As temperatures rise in Southern Nevada, residents and visitors stepping outside may find themselves buzzing with company — bees. Clark County Fire Department, keeping public safety in sharp focus, has dispersed a honeycomb of tips to dodge unwanted stings as bees start to get busy from now into the fall. Swarming bees are mostly harmless, just searching for a new place to call hive-home, reports the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Clark County Fire Chief Billy Samuels noted, "When you are outdoors, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for bees the way you would watch out for snakes and other natural dangers." According to a statement obtained by the Clark County website, swats and flails could invite more than just a bee's curiosity — it stokes aggression. Instead, take a leaf out of their book: stay calm and back away slowly.
The Nevada Pest Management Association curates a roster of licensed removal maestros on its Bee Hotline at (702) 385-5853 or its website, ensuring residents and bees alike can steer clear of unnecessary skirmishes. And for the bees foraying into public spaces, Clark County advises reporting them to the Parks and Recreation Department at (702) 455-8200 during business hours, Monday through Thursday.
For those with an acute antenna for bee stings, medical advice is the nectar of action — bee sting kits might just be the lifesaver. Be mindful, if stinging turns sour with symptoms like dizziness or breathlessness, it's time to dial 9-1-1 posthaste, as noted in the Clark County statement. When assaulted by bees, racing to shelter, running in a straight line should be the flight path — don't take the plunge into water or bushes. After all, bees aren't fooled by such tactics and will loom just when you surface for air.
