Types of Famous Bees

Bumblebees

Carpenter Bee

Honeybee

Killer Bee

Killer bee

The Africanized Honeybee, also known as the "killer bee" lives in South America and the Western and Southern United States. They have been known to chase people for over a quarter of a mile once they get excited and aggressive.

Even though they are called "Killer" bees, their venom is no more dangerous than regular honeybees. Their attacks are more harmful because they tend to attack in greater numbers, increasing your chance of having a severe allergic reaction to the venom released when they sting you.

"Killer bees" can only sting once, because their stingers are barbed and tear off when they try to get away.


Size: 1/2"
Shape: Oval, bee shape
Color: Golden yellow with darker bands of brown.

Legs: 6

Wings: Yes

Antenna: Yes

Common Name: Africanized Honey Bees
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Hymenoptera

Family: Apidae

Species: Apis

DIET
Worker bees gather both pollen and nectar from flowers to feed to the larvae and other members of the colony.

HABITAT
Africanized bees have small colonies, so they can build nests in unique places. They have been known to live in tires, crates, boxes, and empty cars.

IMPACT
Their venom is no more dangerous than regular honeybees-they just tend to attack in greater numbers, dramatically increasing the odds of having an allergic reaction to the venom. If you are chased by Africanized honeybees run in a zigzag pattern and seek shelter in a house or car. Do not jump in the water! They will just wait around until you come up for air.

PREVENTION

• Because of the aggressive nature of these pests, a pest management professional or beekeeper should be called in to help.

Honeybee

Honeybees live in large "families" and are found all over the world. The honeybee is the only social insect whose colony can survive many years. That is because they huddle together and eat honey to keep themselves alive during the winter months.

Honeybees pollinate more than 100 crops in the U.S.

Their wings flap 11,000 times per minute, which is why it sounds like they are "buzzing". Honeybees can only sting once, because their stingers are barbed and tear off when they try to get away.


Size: 1/2"
Shape: Oval, bee shaped
Color: Golden yellow with brown bands

Legs: 6

Wings: Yes

Antenna: Yes

Common Name: Honeybee
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Hymenoptera

Family: Apidae

Species: Apis

DIET
Honeybees produce honey from pollen and nectar of the plants they pollinate. They store the honey in honeycombs in their nests, which they use to feed their young in colder months.

HABITAT
Honeybee nests vary in size. They typically build their nests in tree crevices, but will occasionally build nests in attics or chimneys.

IMPACT
Honeybees do sting, but they only sting once. The sting can be extremely painful if the stinger is not immediately removed from the skin. Persons allergic to insect stings will have a more severe reaction.

PREVENTION

• Because honeybee colonies can be extremely large and removal can be very messy, only a pest management professional or experienced beekeeper can safely remove a honeybee nest.