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Actually, its a male carpenter bee which will hover in one area, protecting a nearby nest. They will dart at any insects flying by. They will also dart at persons who come into their space, especially if the person makes a sudden movement or gesture. Male carpenter bees cannot sting. The females can sting, but do not exhibit this hovering behaviour.
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Bees in ground nest are different sizes honey bee size and larger with a honeycomb. what kind of bees are they?
It sounds like the bees you are describing may be bumble bees. Bumble bees can have varying sizes, some larger than honey bees, and they are known to nest in the ground with structures similar to honeycomb. Bumble bees are important pollinators and generally not aggressive unless disturbed.
Do bumble bees attack for no reason?
No they do not. Bumblebees are not aggressive by nature and they will not attack you unless you try to harm them or their nest.
How is a bumble bee different from a humble bee?
"Bumble bee" and "humble bee" actually refer to the same type of bee. The correct term is "bumble bee," and it is a large, hairy bee known for its characteristic buzzing sound and pollination activity. "Humble bee" is a less commonly used term for the same insect.
Do the big black fuzzy bumble bees sting?
They can do, but will only do so if really provoked.
Can you knock down a bees nest?
It is not recommended to knock down a bees nest as it can be dangerous. Bees can become aggressive when their nest is disturbed and will sting to protect their colony. It's best to contact a professional beekeeper or pest control service to safely remove the nest.
Are bumble bees and carpenter bees the same?
No. Different species. Carpenter Bees make a hole for their nest in soft wood. Bumble Bees either nest on the ground, or in a tunnel nest in the ground.
A place where bees live is a?
Honey bees live in a hive, bumble bees live in a nest.
Bees in ground nest are different sizes honey bee size and larger with a honeycomb. what kind of bees are they?
It sounds like the bees you are describing may be bumble bees. Bumble bees can have varying sizes, some larger than honey bees, and they are known to nest in the ground with structures similar to honeycomb. Bumble bees are important pollinators and generally not aggressive unless disturbed.
What places do bumble bees live in?
They very often nest in an old mouse hole in the ground or in a disused bird box etc. There are lots of different species of bumble bees and the different species very often choose different habitats to nest in.
Why are the bumble bees in my backyard not able to fly?
Their nest might have been destroyed or something to do with chemicals.
Do bumble bees attack for no reason?
No they do not. Bumblebees are not aggressive by nature and they will not attack you unless you try to harm them or their nest.
Where do bumble bees go at night?
Some tropical bees can and the European hornets fly at night.
Are carpenter bees and bumble bees the same?
No... honey bee's collect honey and are in a hive and are also smaller than bumble bees and not yellow and black... whereas bumble bee's collect pollen and make their own hives. hope u understand that a little more now
You have bumble bees in attic how do you get rid of them. They are coming through small hole between house and soffits..Second year?
The best way to get rid of bumble bees in attic is to first find the nest. Once the nest is found, wait until evening and spray as close to the nest as possible with insecticide containing bendiocarb, chlorpyrifos or boric acid.
Why do farmers choose to have honey bees pollinate their apples as opposed to other bee species?
Honey bees live in a colony of around 50,000 bees in the season so there are more of them when needed. Bumble bees might have only 50 bees in a nest but are still used when growing fruit in polytunnels.
Where does a bumble bee live?
Bee HiveOnly domesticated honey bees live in hives. Honey bees living in the wild will usually build a nest in the hollow of a tree trunk or under the eaves of someones house. Bumble bees very often nest in holes in the ground.Honey bees can live in a hive or in a hollow tree or in the attic of a house etc.
How is a bumble bee different from a humble bee?
"Bumble bee" and "humble bee" actually refer to the same type of bee. The correct term is "bumble bee," and it is a large, hairy bee known for its characteristic buzzing sound and pollination activity. "Humble bee" is a less commonly used term for the same insect.
