Fondly known as Teddy Bear Bees, Amegilla bombiformis is an Australian native bee, golden-brown in colour, and belongs to the family Apidae. These loud buzzing bees are great pollinators. As cute, soft, velvety, and furry as they appear, they are the gentle giant bees that you can see. They only get aggressive when it comes to protecting their nests from predators. They build their nest in soft soil and some even build underneath the house. They don’t voluntarily sting or bite and just take pollen and nectar from flowers to their nests. Having said that, should you be alarmed by them? Let’s get to know them in detail.
They Sting Only When Provoked
No. Teddy Bear Bees are gentle and only sting to protect their nest from attacks. However, they tend to sting when you accidentally step on their nest or try any DIY bee removal practices to remove them. So, it’s better to call an experienced beekeeper professional to get rid of them safely. You can also call on bee removal service in Melbourne to help you out.
Loud- Buzzers
No need for any signal their loud buzz is more than enough to scare people. Some people are allergic and sensitive to bees. As teddy bear bees are loud buzzers, it’s safe to remove them with the help of a professional bee removal specialist to move them safely. Otherwise, you can use mothballs near their nest to deter them away.
Lack Of Nectar & Flowering plants
Teddy bear bees can go mad if they don’t find flowering plants and plants. Lack of pollen or nectar or hot weather can make them aggressive and it’s not safe to have them around if you’re sensitive and allergic. It’s better to call a professional to remove them instead of getting stung by them.
You can keep teddy bear bee deterring plants like Eucalyptus, Citronella, and Mint for extra protection.
However, if you want to ensure that your property is safe and bee-free, call Bees Removal Melbourne on 03 9021 3752 today.