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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
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 |