Yes, while bees aren't attracted to blood in particular they are often observed drinking foul liquids including blood due to the minerals contained within. Many beekeepers operate on working farms and there have been many reports of bees investigating and drinking spilt blood from farm animals.
Did You Know? If you look or smell like a flower, you are more likely to attract the attention of a bee. They love the smell of some sunscreens, shampoos, perfumes and aftershaves. They also love flowery prints and shiny jewelry and buckles.
Bees follow you because Sweat is sweet to bees.
Some bees are attracted to human sweat. Sounds gross, but it's true. These bees are usually metallic in color and rather small and harder to notice than their yellow and black counterparts. These bees can sting but aren't known for being aggressive towards humans.
Certain types of bees known as halictid bees, are attracted to salty human sweat, and may land on arms or around the under arms in a bid to get at it!
Grow colorful flowers. Bees are especially fond of blue, white, yellow, purple and violet blooms. Plant in clumps, so they're easier for bees to spot, and grow blossoms with different shapes. There are thousands of species of bees with differently shaped tongues, so this helps attract a variety.
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.
Bees have been shown to detect and respond to more than 60 different odours including methamphetamine, uranium, and tuberculosis. They have been used to detect lung and skin cancers, diabetes, and to confirm pregnancy. It is not known if they can detect potential seizures in humans.
When humans or other animals are scared, we release the fear pheromone. Consequently, bees can smell these chemicals our bodies release. Individual bees that detect the fear pheromone communicate quickly to nearby bees about the threat. Bees defend their hive to protect their space.
Protecting the nest
Despite being much larger, male carpenter bees will often hover a few inches from a human to inspect you as you enter their territory. Thankfully male carpenter bees do not have a sting so they are purely an annoyance more than anything else.
If you encounter stinging bees and are a long way from shelter, try to run through shrubs or brush to distract the bees. If there is no shelter nearby, keep running until you leave the bees behind. Some bees may pursue victims a half mile or more before giving up the chase. Don't be fooled into seeking escape in water.
Seeing a bee means good news is on the way. They also symbolize the soul. When you see a bee, it lets you know new life is all around you. Whether that means new opportunities or new friendships, let your path blossom.
They may fly at your face or buzz around over your head. These warning signs should be heeded, since the bees may be telling you that you have come into their area and are too close to their colony for comfort both theirs and yours!
The bees don't really interpret that fear as anything more than a threat and so, they react accordingly, letting every other bee know that "something is up." Basically, bees cannot literally smell fear, but if you are fearful, your body will release certain pheromones, which bees can detect as a threat.
Honey bees communicate with people through their buzzing, which depends on their mood. For instance, when they feel threatened or distressed, they tend to buzz with increasing intensity and volume.
Bees can be trained to recognize human faces, so long as the insects are tricked into thinking that the faces are oddly shaped flowers, new research shows. The insects use the arrangement of facial features to recognize and distinguish one face from another.
Aggressive honey bees can chase you a long distance and reach speeds of up to 20 mph, according to the British Beekeepers Association. But “you can run faster, especially when motivated, than bees can fly after you,” Nieh said, because flying in a swarm, as opposed to flying solo, can slow bees.
Rather than specifically recognizing people, these nectar-feeding creatures view us as "strange flowers," the researchers say.
Add plants in the mint family, including peppermint, lavender, basil, and oregano. Bees also like rosemary, sage, thyme, chamomile, marjoram, and bee balm. The heady perfume of these and other herbs often calls bees to visit your garden.
Here's the concept: Bees are 10,000 times more sensitive to chemicals in the air than humans. The breath of humans with diabetes contains higher levels of a chemical called acetone. Bees are easily trained to stick out their tongues when they detect a certain concentration of acetone.
Honey bees can be trained to detect odors associated with cancer on the human breath. Bees pick up scent with their antennae.
Not only is the honey bee's sense of smell stronger than most other insects', but it is about 100 times more sensitive than humans'. Their sense of smell is so strong, in fact, that some medical researchers have used it to sniff out diseases like cancer and diabetes.
If a bee lands on you, don't make any sudden movements
When a bee or wasp lands on you, it's better if you sit still and just try brushing them off gently.
The most likely colors to attract bees, according to scientists, are PURPLE, VIOLET and BLUE.
Naturally, honey bees are attracted to sweet, sugary smells like those that come from soft drinks and fruits. So, when a redhead is around and/or you have a cream, perfume or hair product that smells like a delicious source of food for the bees, they might come buzzing your way.