The
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 Uvalde,TX Texas. A&M field study. Unprotected driver moves through hot zone of AHB colony. |
The African honeybee,
introduced in Brazil to increase honey production and hardiness
in local hives, instead produced a super aggressive hybrid
known as the Africanized Honeybee (AHB) or Killer Bee. Since
the 1950’s the AHB has migrated from Brazil, through South
America, Central America, and Mexico. Today they are common
in every southern state from California to Florida and they
continue to move north, recently reported in Colorado, Arkansas,
and Virginia.
AHB’s are a major problem. Since the first U. S. Killer
Bee fatality in Harlingen, Texas in May 1991, governmental
authorities and the medical emergency community are increasingly
dedicated to AHB control measures. All efforts to stop the
spread of AHB have been futile. In other words, the AHB
is here to stay.
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The
Solution. |
The developer of
the BeeAlert Bee Control System is Will Baird. Like most residents
of Texas, Will kept an eye on the Africanized Honeybee (AHB)
or Killer Bee problem since news reports first warned of the
coming invasion in the 1970’s. In the summer of 2004,
Killer Bees moved from the pages of newspapers to reality for
him. A friend, mowing the yard at his weekend home outside of
Houston, came too close to a set of bee boxes which he kept
as a hobby. Unknown to him one of the hives had become Africanized.
In seconds the AHBs, stirred up by the vibration of the tractor,
launched an attack killing Will’s friend. A month later,
another friend, an 80-year-old rancher in South Texas, was very
nearly stung to death while working in a field he had plowed
every year of his adult life.
Will began research to create a method to stop the threat of
these horrific incidents. After interviewing experienced EMS
first responders and gaining a full understanding of their needs
he began to develop the BeeAlert Bee Control System.
The purpose of the system is two-fold. First, fend off an attack
of stinging swarms and allow victims time to exit the hot zone.
Second, protect Emergency Medical Technichians (EMT) or any
first responder so they can save the victim without risking
their own lives.
The BeeAlert Bee Control System uses a patented spray system
and non-toxic solution that instantly knocks the bees down killing
them without harming the victim, the operator, or the environment.
The BeeAlert Bee Control System has three applications for
use in an attack. These applications are the Portable Units,
Tractor Mounted Systems, and Aerosol Sprays.
The Portable Unit is designed to fend off attacking insects
using a spray wand (patent pending) that sprays the formula
for up to five minutes. The Tractor Mounted System is mounted
directly onto the tractor or riding mower and comes with a
“panic button.” When the “panic button”
is activated the formula discharges for five minutes allowing
the rider time to get away under a protective halo of formula.
Lightweight and compact, the Aerosol Spray is used in emergency
situations to provide escape time from the hot zone.
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Brownsville, TX. Inventor Will Baird instructs Brownsville Fire Department on proper use of the BeeAlert mobile unit.
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| The BeeAlert
Bee Control System formula is non-toxic. Unlike other bee
and wasp sprays BeeAlert’s formula can be used around
adults, children, pets, and plants. The formula attacks the
breathing systems of the insects effectively drowning them
on contact. Firefighter’s foam and other chemicals used
in the past are dangerous to both victims and the environment.
The BeeAlert formula is safe.
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The BeeAlert
Bee Control System is available in three highly effective
spray devices. Portable Units, Tractor Mounted Systems and
Aerosol Sprays. All three applications are specifically
designed to repel swarms of dangerous insects, allowing
victims the opportunity for defense against attacks.
The management
and staff of BeeAware, Inc. advises in a severe attack by
a swarm of stinging insects, the chance of getting stung
is likely. However, the BeeAlert System has proven to effectively
stop multiple life threatening stings. People with allergies
to stings should consider not attempting certain outdoor
activities. |
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