Is it OK to be scared of bees?
Being attacked by numerous bees simultaneously may increase the risk of developing a phobia. By definition, a phobia is irrational. For those who are allergic to bee stings, however, the fear is perfectly rational. If you are allergic to bees, then a fear of them is not necessarily considered a phobia.
Why do bees bother me?
Sugars: Many bees feed on the nectar from flowers. Since nectar is sweet, it makes sense that bees would be attracted to sugars and fragrances that smell flowery or sweet. That’s why you may notice bees at your picnic, especially if you’re drinking sugary sodas or eating fruits, such as pineapple and watermelon.
Can bees tell if you’re scared?
According to School of Bees, bees can detect threats to themselves and their beehive using that sense of smell. Basically, bees cannot literally smell fear, but if you are fearful, your body will release certain pheromones, which bees can detect as a threat.
Do bees sting if you touch them?
When bees or wasps are far away from their hive or nest and just foraging, they will rarely sting. Unless you step on them or handle them roughly. In most cases, they sting you because you’ve threatened them somehow or you accidentally touched them.
How do you scare bees away?
The following is how to make bees go away without use of harmful sprays:
- Peppermint plants.
- Cucumber peels.
- Potted Marigolds.
- Cinnamon.
- Organic baby powder.
- Crushed garlic.
- Vanilla mixed with baby oil on your skin.
How do I stop being scared of bees?
If you’re going to be in an area where bees are present, avoid wearing these things. Resist the urge to totally avoid bees. Take small steps to feel more comfortable around bees. This could be something like going to a park where bees may be around or a bigger step such as watching beekeepers at work.
What do bees do when scared?
Bees know to interpret that scent as fear and they can emit scents of their own to ‘talk’ to each other about the smell they identify as fear, so the entire hive is quickly alerted. The waggle dance and bee pheromones are the languages of bees.