BUMBLE BEES

Identification, Facts, & Control

Latin Name

Xylocopa violacea

Appearance

Large > 1"long. Black and yellow with hair all over and an oval-shaped body

Bumblebees

Bumblebees are social insects which nest in the ground. They are sometimes a nuisance near houses and schools and they will sting if provoked. However, bumblebees are not a major PCO problem.

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