BEES AND WASPS

Though both of these flying insects have 4 wings and can sting, there are many differences between bees and wasps. If you find a hive or nest of these insects in or near your home, do not hesitate to call pest control and have them safely removed.

Honey Bees

• Hairy bodies
• Fat, round bodies
• Flat, wide legs
• Some are entirely black; others are black and brown with orange or yellow stripes
• Have four wings
• Do not hibernate in the winter, live off reserves and heat from worker bees
• Produce honey
• Can sting a human once before they die; can a very soft surface sting multiple times
• Non-aggressive
• Social
• Live in wax hives
• Sip on nectar and drink water

Wasps

• Smooth, shiny skin
• Waists are narrow
• Slender legs
• Bright black and yellow
• Have four wings
• Hibernate in the winter
• Cannot produce honey
• Can sting a human multiple times
• Aggressive
• Can be social or solitary depending on species
• Live in papery nests
• Eat other insects like flies, attracted to human food like beer and soda