Which bees will sting you?

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Honey bees that are out and about, away from their hive, usually won't sting anyone. They're just searching for nectar or pollen and don't want anything to do with people. In that case, they will attack and try to sting you. When honey bees sting, they release pheromones that stir up nearby bees.

Also, do all bees have stings? Not all bees can sting. For example, male bees cannot sting. However, despite having a stinger, the females of many bee species actually cannot sting. Bees tend to sting to defend their nest, so most bees won't sting unless they are provoked or feel threatened.

Keeping this in consideration, how do you avoid getting stung by a bee?

Workers should take the following steps to prevent insect stings:

1. Wear light-colored, smooth-finished clothing.
2. Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos, and deodorants.
3. Wear clean clothing and bathe daily.
4. Wear clothing to cover as much of the body as possible.
5. Avoid flowering plants when possible.
6. Keep work areas clean.

Why do I get stung by bees so much?

Bees are very sensitive to aromas. Humans with a certain type of body chemistry and/or level of fear or aggressivity may smell threatening to bees, causing them to sting. Also, many humans move about wildly, attempting to swat bees flying near to them with their open hands.