Bumble Bee
Bombus spp.
low risk
beneficial_insect
Overview
Important native bees and critical pollinators for many wildflowers and crops. Some species in serious decline.
Large, robust, fuzzy bees 15-25mm. Typically banded black and yellow or orange. Distinctive loud buzz.
Prevention Strategies
- •Do not disturb ground nests
- •Contact wildlife specialist if nest in problematic location
Control Methods
- •No control - contact wildlife removal expert if nest needs relocation
Interesting Facts
- •Only bees capable of buzz pollination - vibrate flower to release pollen
- •Several species are endangered due to habitat loss and disease
- •Commercially managed for greenhouse tomato pollination
- •Can sting repeatedly unlike honeybees but rarely do unless nest threatened