There are three castes in a bee colony: male drones, infertile female worker bees, and the queen bee. The queen bee will mate and lay eggs during her entire lifespan. The lifespan for honey bee queens is up to five years, but most queens will only live two to three years. The sole task of a male drone is to fertilize the queen; once accomplished, the male drone will die. Female worker bees, on the other hand, perform several important tasks necessary for the colony’s survival. The female worker bee labors so intently that their average life span is only a mere six weeks.

There is no insect more vital to pollination than the bee, and they are often attracted to flourishing vegetation and flowers. A crucial trait for pollen collection is a bee’s hairy exterior. All bees use a tongue-like organ to sip nectar for energy, but only female bees can transfer pollen. Both larval and adult bees consume pollen for sustenance. Pollen contains protein and other nutrients necessary for a bee’s survival. Using a special organ, honey bees convert nectar into honey which they then collect inside the colony.

There are other stinging insects that can pose a danger to humans, including hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets. Whether in nests made of mud, papery hives formed from saliva and wood pulp or in holes in the ground, these stinging insects often make their home in and around your home. These stinging insects can be more aggressive than the two discussed in detail above, especially when their nests are disturbed. Unlike bees, these stinging insects are capable of stinging multiple times. It is always prudent to contact a pest control professional before attempting to relocate or remove a colony of stinging insects from your home.   

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