[Cdt-l] Sort of Off topic: Killer Bees

[Brett]

Not a significant concern for hikers at this point. You'll know when it eventually crosses that threshold, as that's when the cottage gear manufacturers will start selling ultralight beekeeper suits made from cuben fiber and nanoseeum. 

- bf


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Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 11:09:17 -0700
From: "Doug Carlson" <doug-sue at centurylink.net>
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A Tucson hiker was found dead- killed by African bees.

 

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/22194419/ariz-climber-found-dead-covered-with-b
ee-stings

 

In AZ this now  a new story.  a couple of hikers in Phoenix were nearly
killed with over 200 bee stings this spring.

 

I am wondering, to fight off attacking bees, would if be wise to pack a can
of Raid flying insect spray?

 

-trew

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