Hi All
 
Something that has always intrigued me is how really big, fearce
(sp??) humans will cringe in terror when a bee enters the room.
 
An example that comes to mind is a policeman I know who regularily
goes into places where people fire live rounds at him, weild
'traditional' weapons at him and many other things. He was more
scared of a bee sting.
 
U.S. Army soldiers' perceptions of arthropod pests and
their effects on military missions.
 
Letterman Army Institute of Research, Presidio of San Francisco, CA
94129-6800, USA.
 
A survey was conducted to determine the effects of
biting and stinging arthropods on military personnel, operations, and
training. Nearly 70% of respondents reported experiencing problems
attributable to arthropods. Arthropods obstructed movement and field
position, prevented concealment and cover, disrupted maneuvers, and
caused panic. Twenty percent of respondents reported attendance at
sick call for treatment of bites or stings, and 4% were hospitalized
or assigned to quarters. Median lost time was 2 days. Bee, wasp, and
ant stings and spider and chigger bites were the most frequent causes
of lost time. Additional training on biting and stinging arthropods,
use of repellents and other personal protective measures, first aid
for bites and stings, and conditions requiring medical attention is
needed in field units to enhance mission performance and reduce time
lost because of arthropods. Materials for treatment of bites and
stings should be included in first-aid kits issued for field use.
 
Keep well
 
Garth
Garth Cambray           Camdini Apiaries
Grahamstown             Apis mellifera capensis
Eastern Cape Prov.
South Africa
 
Time = Honey
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