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.
Click on a species of bees below to learn further information.