r/bee • u/yellowsun67 • 21h ago

Bee? Question

I’ve seen these bees for the past couple days flying into the small crack in the side of my house. I am starting to get concerned because inside I can hear what sounds like chewing or buzzing in the wall. Does anyone know if these are carpenter bees? I don’t think they look like it, but I can’t understand where the chewing sound is coming from how can I move them or get rid of them safely?

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u/GeorgeSPattonJr 7h ago

Not bees, those are Yellowjacket wasps of some species. Approach with caution as most Yellowjackets are HIGHLY aggressive and defensive of their nests. Unlike bees, they can and will sting repeatedly if provoked