European Honey Bee

How do I identify a Honey Bee?
Color: Body is mostly black with some yellow markings or body is mostly rust orange with some large black spots on it's back end.
Size: Typically ½" – 5/8" in length.

Have Honey Bees infested your home or yard?
Typical European honey bee colonies swarm just once a year. They do occasionally infest walls and attics in homes. Seeing honey bees enter an area of a structure. hearing a buzzing noise in an area of the house, or seeing a honey bee on different occasions indoors could signal a possible infestation.

Will European Honey Bees bite?
Unlike Africanized Honey bees also known as killer bees, European Honey Bees are typically very docile and will not get aggressive until they are disturbed. If you are stung, remove the stinger as soon as possible and then clean with an antiseptic. Rubbing, itching or squeezing the site only spreads the venom and will cause further irritation.

Will European Honey Bees damage my home or structure?
No, Honey Bees will not damage a home or structure.

Recommendations for control:

It is strongly recommended that you contact a pest management professional with any type of stinging insect problem. Treating for bees or removing nests requires a positive identification of the insect and an understanding of their habits as well as protective equipment and thorough training.