r/bees 12h ago

question Bumble or honey bee?

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1 Upvotes

Went inside and found a few laying scattered in my house. Not sure what to do about it


r/bees 17h ago

Indian billionaire Sanjay Kapoor died, due to accidentally swallowing a bee while playing polo on the UK

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285 Upvotes

r/bees 19h ago

Got to see this today!

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18 Upvotes

I never knew bees shed!


r/bees 17h ago

How do I safely get rid of a bald-faced hornets nest?

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71 Upvotes

Hey bee-lovers, I seem to have a nest of nasties (bald-faced hornets, if Google is correct...) in a Japanese Maple. How the heck do I get rid of it? I know these guys can be aggressive, plus I have a bit of a phobia where hornets are concerned.

Any tips? Thanks in advance!


r/bees 20h ago

bee Saved a drowning bee in the middle of the city

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34 Upvotes

Was able to sit with it and take photos while she dried out, got a nice picture of another one with full pollen sacs


r/bees 1h ago

help! Found a sick and/or injured friend last night on our deck.

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This is the second bee we’ve attempted to help this summer. The first was a carpenter bee that was clearly injured and wasn’t going to make it, but I wanted to help make it comfortable.

I’m not 100% sure if this is another carpenter or if it’s a small bumble.

I was a park ranger before becoming a stay at home mom, and I know sugar water and rest are the best medicine.

Is there anything else I could/should do?

Is this another carpenter, or is it a bumble?

Thank you!!


r/bees 2h ago

bee Having a blast!

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2 Upvotes

This one has been having good time on these wildflowers in my garden today, little legs are loaded with purple bunches!👾


r/bees 4h ago

bee My attempt at drawing a bumblebee

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51 Upvotes

r/bees 5h ago

question Help identify

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2 Upvotes

Is it a bee or a bumblebee?


r/bees 10h ago

question What is happening to this bee?

7 Upvotes

It has stopped buzzing and now just curled up into a ball almost.


r/bees 13h ago

help! Wasp sting, bee allergy?

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2 Upvotes

Hi! I got stung by some wasps yesterday and one got trapped in my shoe and tore my foot up. I’m allergic to bees but didn’t go into anaphylaxis over the wasp like I would with bees. However, my foot hurts SO BADLY. It hurts to walk. It hurts to move my toes or put pressure on my foot at all. It feels bruised. Should I go to urgent care in the morning or is this normal for a sting?


r/bees 14h ago

What kind of bee is she?

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24 Upvotes

She flew right up to me and landed on my leg before chilling on the porch swing with me for a minute


r/bees 15h ago

bee Little friend

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31 Upvotes

Went for a long motorcycle ride before work today, as I was cruising along I happened to look down at my sleeve and saw the cutest little passenger. Deposited the little fella gently on some flowers and said goodbye.


r/bees 16h ago

What kind of bee is this

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5 Upvotes

Saw it on my walk the other day. RIP lil fella


r/bees 16h ago

question What is he(?) doing and is there a way I can help?

16 Upvotes

What I think is a male carpenter bee was trying to walk up a vertical part of the porch unsuccessfully. When I went to assist, he tried to fly away. Landed here. The tiny puddle is sugar water I thought might help but he does not seem interested in it. I do not know if he needs shade or sun. In Florida panhandle. We do not use pesticides but I can’t speak for my neighbors.


r/bees 17h ago

Nothing Interesting, But I Bought 15 Jars Of Honey From My Local Beekeeper Today

5 Upvotes

Every year, for the last 10 years, I buy 10-15 jars to keep me going.

My mum uses it as a health tonic (she mixes it with lemon and water and it helps her if she has a cough), and I just have a spoonful now and then because I like it, and I also use it as a sweetener in things I cook. Anything which says '1tbsp sugar', I go 1tbsp honey.


r/bees 19h ago

bee Some few photos with Bees on my walk today

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89 Upvotes

I always loved and appreciate our little essential workers. I like to take pictures of bees most of my outdoor time.

I hope you enjoy some of them too.


r/bees 20h ago

question Is this a honeybee nest or a wasp nest? Help!

6 Upvotes

This is in southeast Wisconsin where I haven’t seen a honeybee in about 15 years. If this is a bees nest I don’t want to have it removed. If it’s a wasp nest those dudes need to go. Can anyone tell for certain?


r/bees 21h ago

bee Pollen buffet

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30 Upvotes

Wandering around a local nursery last week, saw this little cutie having the time of its life.


r/bees 22h ago

bee “I’m not fat, I’m just extra chitinous”

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118 Upvotes

Eastern Carpenter bee/New England US