Bumble Bees
General Information
- forms nests in soil banks, holes in trees, beneath buildings
- recognisable as being larger and furrier than honey bees
- each colony has one queen
- workers are very active foraging over a wide area
- mainly feed on pollen
- colonies survive for many years
- colonies usually small (4-6 inches),amber in colour, sticky clump of circular cells
- NHS Direct information on treating stings
Significance
- some but not all may sting
- generally they will not attack a human unless their life is under threat
- are beneficial to nature by pollinating flowers
Preventative Treatment
| Food | Access | Harbourage (ie possible nest sites) |
| not applicable | pinhole mesh over vents | pinhole mesh over vents |
Conditions of Service by Stirling Council
- Bumble Bees are naturally occurring, beneficial to nature and generally harmless, some species of which are endangered – Stirling Council will only treat in exceptional circumstances
- there is a charge of £32 for treating a nest
- remedial action by a builder may be recommended to prevent possible future re-colonisation
Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)
- for nests - £32 (includes repeat visits where necessary)
Concessions
see our concessions page for more details
