Description
| Size | 1/2 in |
| Color | Golden yellow with brown bands |
| Body Structure | Head, thorax, and abdomen with a stinger. |
| Characteristics | Unlike some other insects, honeybees do not hibernate, but rather remain active in their colonies during winter months, huddling together to share body heat and consuming honey for nourishment. The intricate, well-known honeycomb structure found within colonies are constructed by drones to house the queen’s eggs. |
| Habitat & Behavior | Nests are commonly found in nature in hollow logs, trees, or rock formations, but occasionally honeybees may build a nest in the eaves, attic, chimney, or wall voids of structures. In general, honeybees are not patently aggressive, even when they swarm during warmer months. However, if provoked, they will attack, stinging or giving chase to an aggressor. |
| Commonly Active | Spring / Summer |
| Prevention & Treatment | As noted, honeybees are not overly aggressive unless provoked. That said, if a nest has been built in close proximity to your home, you do run the risk of being stung when honeybees swarm. For those who experience allergic reactions to stings, the results could be fatal. For this reason, you should contact a pest professional to take the proper course of action, whether it be relocating the hive or extermination, to prevent possibly dangerous stings. |
