Swarming a Bucket
If you come across bees that seem to be flying erratically, do not swat at them or tip over their hive–this will only provoke them. Instead, walk away slowly. These actions are triggers for the bee’s defense system, and you increase your chance of being stung by doing either of these things.
Guard or worker bees carry out bee stings. In the process of stinging, the guard bee rips a portion of her abdomen away with the stinger and, as a result, dies. If you are being attacked by defensive bees, cover your head with your shirt and run quickly through dense vegetation or seek shelter in a vehicle or building.