That's crazy Rob!! I have bent over to dig a target and seen bee's flying out from under rocks right by the target. . . yup!!! I decided not to swing the pick and moved away. I was in Soulsbyville, Calif. running a weedeater at my dad's place and had just shut it off to take a break when I heard what sounded like a plane was comming down. It was getting louder and louder and then I saw it. . . It was a swarm shaped like a water drop the size of a VW. I sat on my butt and it passed over about 30' above me. Incredible sight to see. . .
FYI.... I won a fishing trip with an outfitter in Mt. from a local Casino yrs ago and we went to enjoy the trip. While there my then 4yr old son got stung on the face when I was away at the store. When I came back my son ran up to me as happy as can be, then I noticed the BIG red marble size welt on his cheek. I found out from mom that the outfitter had dabed some bleach on the sting which immediately takes the sting away.
THANKS for the info Peabody!!! I now know not go swattin at a bunch bee's
Be safe all,