I live in Arizona where we have the Africanized honey bees (so called killer bees). I have been told that most people can out run an out of control Arican colinie and that the bees fly at about 15 miles per hour. I don't know how true this is but the iformation comes from one of the Sciencest and friend at the Carl Hayden Bee Research center. You could try to call and ask there Phone number is (520)-670-6380 or E-mail them at ([log in to unmask]). This E- mail address is to Diana she is a secretary there and has alway been a great help she can get you hooked up with the right person. Good luck Rodney Mehring