Where is the nest and what does it look like?ĭo you know there are over 450 native bee pollinators in Michigan and over 2,000 in the United States? They all provide very important pollination services for our food sources and they need our help in providing habitat, food and water for them. Check out MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics Insects and Arthropods for photos to help you determine the difference between bees, hornets and wasps. You can share the photo with the hotline staff or upload it to the Ask an Expert resource for proper identification. Whatever the reason, it is important to properly distinguish what buzzing critter has built a nest so we can help you assess what steps to take in the best interest of both humans and the critter.Īlthough it may not be easy to snap a photo of the buzzing insect, a picture is ideal. Many of us fail to appreciate the wide diversity of insect species that exist. They also all defend their territory by stinging.
Why are bees, hornets and wasps so often confused? Maybe it is the fact they all buzz and many of us associate that sound with bees. Is it a bee, wasp or hornet? A European paper wasp. While all of these species have their own important role and place within the ecosystem, native bees are especially important for pollination services that provide much of our food, food for wildlife, and beauty in the landscape.
Why does this even matter? It is important to know that bees are different insects than hornets or wasps. When we ask for a description of the nest or the “bee,” we receive a description for a wasp.
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A common question we get on the Michigan State University Extension Lawn and Garden Hotline (88) is how to get rid of a bees’ nest.
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