Swarm Calls - how to prevent your own tragic death?

[iddee]

The main thing is to just dress properly, well protected, so you don't get stung.






And stay away from high places, so you don't fall.

[Kathyp]

at least you have a shirt on.  was that a fancy dress party in the park?   :evil:

[greenbtree]

With my vast experience of two swarm calls, this is what i do.
Have a cell phone on you - not in the car.
Take someone with you if at all possible.
Call someone at home when you are finished.
Take the time to do it right - A.K.A. don't get cocky.

Number one precaution - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO!
(Always take duct tape)

I have decided I need a "Swarm Kit"  that I can just pick up and go - at least for the small stuff.
I forgot stuff BOTH calls - felt like an idiot.  I think on most calls you will have people watching - I had a bunch on the last call, in fact the homeowner asked to please wait 5 minutes to start because a lot of the neighbors wanted to come and watch.  Turned into an opportunity to educate a lot of people about bees.

JC

[deknow]

Gee, I don't know, wear a T-shirt that says "In case I'm passed out and covered in bees call 911 please!"

murphies law states that the bees will cover the writing on your tshirt :)

deknow