- Africanized "killer" bees (roughly 1/2-inch long) are widespread in southern Arizona
- 90%-100% of wild honey bee colonies exhibit Africanized traits, making them a serious safety risk
- These highly defensive bees, which arrived in the region in 1993, can be triggered by vibrations from power tools and are known to chase victims for up to a quarter-mile, causing severe stings
- If attacked, run in a zig-zag pattern, covering your head and face, and seek shelter immediately in a car or building