Honeybees can be dangerous, but they are mostly peaceful insects who spend their time foraging for nectar and pollen. They are extremely beneficial as pollinators and should be protected when possible.
Bees become aggressive mostly when protecting the nest from a perceived threat. Worker bees will attempt to ward off threats by stinging multiple times. For humans, individual stings cause mild symptoms, but several stings can trigger a serious response. Those with severe allergies face the highest risk.
12+ Stings
Toxic Reaction Risk
1/4 Mile
Chase Distance
1000s
Bees Per Swarm
