Large yellow and black bee hanging around
I've got a large black and yellow bee hanging around my front door. Thing is it doesn't really go anywhere. It just kind of hangs there flying and then randomly seems to be chasing something from time to time but keeps coming back. When my Wife goes out it attacks her but doesn't seem to sting. What is this bee doing?
You've got a carpenter bee or two which become very active in the spring. These bees are quite large and resemble a bumble bee. The males commonly do what you're describing and though they'll fly at you when you move close, they can't sting since they don't have a stinger! Females do have stingers so stay away from any that are in the flowers or in a nest. Carpenter bee nests will be found in wood, usually on the bottom side (the side facing the ground) and their holes will bore for several feet into wood if left untreated. Since they can cause a lot of damage, it's best to kill off nesting ones now using the DRIONE and spray with some CYPERMETHRIN to stop new ones from creating a nest. More information about this process can be found on line in our carpenter bee control article.
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Comments on Large yellow and black bee hanging around
gilbetogarcia @ 10:31 pm
i would like to know if the black bees that look like the yellow bees are poisonous.
they look alike but seem to be larger than the yellow jacket. i found them nesting inside my home walls and that makes me a concern. if you would help me with this isue i would appreicated it. thank you gil
admin @ 7:55 am
@gilbetogarcia: It's not really possible for us to say if this bee you are seeing is poisonous. Most bees can sting but many don't commonly try. Additionally, there is a wide range of toxins that bees have and some of these just don't affect people much. That being said, you should avoid it and in most cases remove or destroy any nest in or on the home if there are people or pets close by. Bees and people just don't mix well so make sure any children or pets avoid the area for sure if it's left untreated.
If you are able to send us a decent photo, we might be able to identify it for you. And call us toll free at 1-800-877-7290 if you have any other questions or concerns.