Do bumble bees sting?
WE'VE all had that moment of panic when a bee buzzes around and you're scared that it will sting you.
Well, you might not have to fear bumble bees.
Do bumble bees sting?
If a bumble bee comes near you but you do not do anything to it, then it won't sting you.
Bumble bees react the same way as humans.
If someones tries to attack or threaten you, you will probably do something to defend yourself.
Same goes for the bumble bee.
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If you try to hit the bumble bee, it'll see it as a threat and so try to sting you to defend itself.
The next time there is a bumble bee near you just stay as calm as possible and you will see for yourself that the insect will just leave you alone.
How long do bumble bees live?
The lifespan of a bumble bee depends on its species, on its environment and on its role in the colony.
The bumble bee queen can live up to a year because its slow metabolism allows it to live longer.
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Only the queen can hibernate and survive till spring and then build a new colony as soon as the new season starts.
The worker bumble bees on the other hand only live from two to six weeks.
It depends on the role that they have.
They can either care for the nest or else they can go out collecting nectar and pollen.
Lastly, male bumble bees only live up to two weeks.
Once they are born, they leave the nest and never return and their only mission before they die is to mate with other young female bees to have new queen bees.
Where do bumble bees live?
Some bees live underground and others live above.
Those who live underground, most probably will live in rodent holes, under sheds or maybe a compost heap.
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On the other hand, some live on ground.
They make nests in places such as bird boxes, lofts, trees or even in the grass sometimes.