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Bee Identification
Bees are viewed to be a very beneficial insect to humans. They do not destroy crops, are rarely aggressive in attacking intruders, help pollinate plants, and they produce honey. However, a bee hive in close proximity to your house can still present a hazard to you and your family. Contact Bee Safe today to remove all bees and bee hives.
Name |
Appearance |
Behavior |
Environment |
Carpenter Bee
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20mm in length, smooth and shiny black abdomens, black or metallic blue, yellowish on the thorax and legs |
Solitary and not aggressive |
Native to the United States, burrows into wood |
Bumble Bee
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14mm to 25mm in length (dependent on class), typically black and yellow or amber, grayish-white faces, covered with many hairs |
Social and defensive around nest |
Found in Canada and the United States, nests in areas with a variety of flowers |
Honey Bee
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10mm to 19mm in length, black or brown with yellow stripes, long hind legs covered in hair |
Very social and defensive around nest |
Found worldwide in areas that have mild winters, nests in trees or manmade structures |
Africanized Honey Bee (Killer Bee)
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10mm to 20mm in length, dark black with yellow stripes, very similar appearance to the European Honey Bee |
Very social and very aggressive |
Native to southern Africa, now present in South America, Central America, and southern United States, nests almost anywhere – trees, buildings, rocks, and logs |
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