Bumblebee belongs to the genus Hymenoptera and belongs to the family of real bees. Its body structure and lifestyle are almost the same as that of ordinary honey bees. “Do bumblebees bite?” - Such a question probably interested many people. Bumblebee has a bright color and relatively large size for an insect. Thick short hairs cover his dense body, which is usually black in color with bright yellow stripes. In the lower part of the body of the insect, which has a white color, there is a small sting, usually imperceptible. The body of a bumblebee can reach a length of three centimeters. Let's find out more about the life of this amazing insect and, finally, determine whether the bumblebees bite or not.
Aggressive and dangerous - bumblebee possesses such not quite true signs in the minds of most people. What is he really like? Bumblebee is a beneficial insect that is a valuable pollinator. These amazing insects have a longer proboscis (its length can reach 9.5 millimeters) than bees. Therefore, they have the ability to pollinate, for example, plants such as red clover, which bees cannot pollinate. Bumblebees have a dense hairline that allows them to pollinate flowers in a fairly cold time, collecting nectar and pollen. Collected nectar serves as a food source for posterity, while honey reserves of bumblebees, unlike bees, are not made for the winter. But do bumblebees bite insects, hardworking and peaceful at first glance?
Bumblebee (photo on the right) has the same sting as wasps and bees. However, he rarely uses it, since bumblebees are insects quite peaceful. Only the working bumblebees and the uterus have a stinging device, which is intended for protection. During a bumblebee bite, a small amount of bumblebee venom enters the human body. After a short pain is felt, sometimes allergic reactions may appear. So the question of whether bumblebees bite or not, the answer is yes, but these insects sting very rarely. The sting of a bumblebee and a wasp has no notches, that is, its extraction is characteristic of the uterus and working bumblebees. The stung place is significantly swollen, itching and redness appear, which can last several hours.
To prevent bumblebee bites, there are certain preventive measures that should be taken by both adults and children in particular. In contact with these insects, do not try to pick them up. Keep calm, do not vigorously brush off a bumblebee flying around it, thereby leading it to an excited state. Do not touch the bumblebee nests. Remember that harsh odors (perfumes, alcohol, perfumed soap and others) can cause aggressive insect behavior. When wearing tight clothes, the likelihood of a bumblebee bite is significantly reduced, since it cannot sting through it. For safety reasons, care must be taken to prevent children from catching or picking up a bright, but still dangerous insect.
