The large bumble bees are females and the small ones males-they are really docile and will not chase you like a bee or wasp will but they will bite or sting if accidentally caught in the hand.
devine-spark,
Jan 12, 10:14pm
I don't think I will be checking out the size of their tongues! lol
eurekarika,
Jan 15, 6:21am
Ok, you've educated me in bees! I only get those vicious German wasps at my house & they set up several hives per year & are a pain in the butt!
devine-spark,
Jan 15, 9:00am
See some idiot set fire to a nest of bees! Avonhead I think. (sigh) Poor bees, maybe they came here instead, I am not far away.
mizpizzy,
Jan 15, 9:08am
Is there any way to encourage bumbles to nest in a garden?
diana96,
Jan 17, 7:58pm
if you really don't want them in your garden, just wet the area with a hose for a few days and they will move and set up camp elsewhere as they like to be dry.i have had a nest under my deck for 2 months now and they are so cute to watch, my cat has been sitting at the entrance batting the poor things as they fly in and out.
rusty-bones,
Aug 26, 2:43pm
Yes go and have a look on You Tube and it shows you how to make a house for them to sleep in using a cake tin and cotton wool, really easy. I have done this.
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