This article provides insight into what to do and what to avoid when one encounters a bee attack. Why do bees attack? Bees attack mainly to defend their colony not because they are naturally aggressive. Swarm Terror: 5 times bee attacks caused panic and casualtiesWhy bees attack? What happens during a bee swarm attack• A hive is disturbed• Guard bees release alarm pheromones• Hundreds of bees respond and attack• The swarm targets exposed areas like the face and headThis is why attacks in schools or crowded places can escalate quickly.

Source: GhanaWeb March 19, 2026 21:56 UTC