Bees play a vital role in wildflower and crop pollination, making them one of the most important species in our ecosystem. But if you are scared of bees on your property, consider getting bee removal in Troy to help you remedy the situation. With over 20,000 species of bees on the planet (4,000 of which you can find in the United States and over 450 that can be traced to Michigan), here are some of the most common bee types:
Honeybees
You’ll find anywhere from 50,000-60,000 bees in a Honeybee colony. Apart from the Africanized Bee, which is a hybrid, 10 other kinds of honeybees exist. Africanized honeybees tend to have a bad temper and will attack with stings the moment they perceive a threat.
Other interesting things that you might not know about honeybees include:
- The honeybee is the only bee that produces food that humans will eat
- Honeybees can fly for up to six-miles
- Honeybees visit 50-100 flowers on one flight trip
- One bee would need to fly 90,000-miles to make just one pound of honey
Honeybees can be fascinating. But they can be intrusive on your property.
Bumblebees
About 50-400 workers make up a bumblebee colony, with most being social and some being parasitic. These black and yellow bees are large, have a furry body shape with lots of air on the abdomen, and are good flower pollinators. Bumblebees rarely sting except when handled or if you approach their nests.
Other interesting facts that you might not know about bumblebees include:
- Bumblebees eggs resemble sausages
- Bumblebees have much less bees in a colony than when compared to honeybees
- They make honey by chewing on pollen
- They leave a scent on flowers they’ve already visited
Bumblebees tend to pose less of a threat. However, they can make you feel uncomfortable if you have a large colony on your property.
Mason and Leafcutter bees
Fast-flying Mason bees are small, solitary, and can build their nests in old mortar and other crevices. Solitary bees now play a crucial role in bee pollination commercially with most of their activities occurring during spring. Leafcutter bees are also solitary but prefer to nest in wood holes and hollow stems. They use leaf pieces to construct their eggshells but don’t harm the entire plant.
Carpenter and Digger bees
Measuring about 3-cm in length, digger bees, or carpenter bees, are considered scary, but are not known to sting very easily. They possess hairy bodies and prefer to nest in the soil. But this is different for Carpenter bees that prefer old wood as their nesting site. Most Carpenter bee species have shiny black bodies with a bald abdomen while others may have hairy, ginger brown bodies. They have pollen baskets and are considered destructive.
Mining bees
Mining bees come from a different bee family. Even if the females build their nests not too far from other females, they are solitary bees. Mining bees build their nests in excavated underground cells and tunnels, making it hard to notice them. They add value as pollinators and are welcomed in many gardens.
Sweat bees
Sweat bees (or alkali bees) tend to hover over your head on a hot, sweaty day. A sweat bee has a typically hairy body measuring about 3mm long. These tiny bees like to nest underground and are solitary but still like to build their nests in groups.
Other bee species include furrow, squash, plasterer, stingless, blueberry, nomad, flower, and long-horned bees.
Bee Removal in Troy
Are you concerned about having bees on your property? Are you worried that this could be a hazard for your family? Then get Troy pest control services and let the professionals help you get rid of these unwanted guests with Troy bee removal services. Reach out to us today for your free quote at (866) 614-6762 or fill out our convenient form online. We offer pest control services to all of Metro Detroit, including Royal Oak, Farmington, Farmington Hills, and Troy, Michigan, areas.
