![]() Globally, 9.5% of the total economic value of agricultural production for human consumption comes from insect pollination – in 2005, this amounted to just under $200 billion.” Bumblebees :īumblebees are even better pollinators than honey bees. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities says, “Honey bees are the most economically valuable pollinator worldwide, and many high-value crops such as almonds and broccoli are entirely reliant upon pollination services by commercial beekeepers. Honey bees produce honey, of course, and beeswax, too, which is used in hair and makeup products, candles and other products. We are dependent on the work of honey bees for a large portion of our food supply. Honey Bees are super pollinators, meaning they travel from flower to flower, helping to fertilize many different types of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers. The right thing to do is to call in an expert who can relocate them, saving the bees and letting them do their important work, including: But don’t! Honey bees are very important to the well-being of our planet and should be preserved because of it. If you have an infestation of honey bees in your home, your first reaction may be to destroy them. Some people are very allergic to the sting and need to take precautions. Yes, it’s true that honey bees sting and will probably cause a large welt where they get you. Honey bees can be relocated and should only be killed if they pose a real threat. Bumblebees are an endangered species and cannot be relocated. The bumblebee sting doesn’t leave a barbed stinger in the skin, and may not be as dangerous as the sting of a honey bee. Bumblebees can sting more than once, and honey bees only sting once and then die. Quick comparison: Bumblebees are larger and rounder than honey bees. While stinging is rare, it can happen and may cause a bad allergic reaction. They make a buzzing noise which you may notice. They bore holes in the wood, causing damage. Yes, they do eat pollen and nectar from flowers, but they also are attracted to wood around your home, such as eaves and soffits near your roofline, piles of wood around your home, fences, decks, sheds, and wood siding. The other way is to see where they’re hanging out. ![]() That’s one way to determine if you have carpenter bees. Unlike bumblebees, these do not have yellow hairs on their abdomen. Start with an inspection to determine which type of bee is present: Carpenter bees: Different types of bees require different treatments. ![]()
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