If you see bees around you, try not to move too quickly. Don't jerk toward or away from the bee, freak out, jump up and down, whatever. Instead, move away from the bee sloooooowly . If the bee knows you're there and you're not threatening it, it'll probably leave you alone.
You aren't being mistaken for a beehive, but you just might smell sweet to the bees. Flowery scents don't just smell good to humans, but bees can find those scents also attractive thinking that a flower full of pollen is near! So, take it as a compliment that your chosen perfume is liked by buzzing bees!
Don't be Scared
You've likely heard the advice that if a bee comes near you, stand still and it will fly away. That's true. These creatures only sting people in self-defense or to protect their nests or hives.
Bees only attack when they feel threatened.
Talk about loyalty to the cause!) Tip to avoid stings: If a bee is around you, don't panic, or make sudden movements. Hold your breath (so they don't smell the carbon monoxide you exhale). Move away slowly or just be still and wait for it to fly away.
Bees don't smell fear. However, they detect fear pheromones released when an animal or human is afraid. Essentially, their olfactory system enables them to collect scents and establish their meaning. So, even though they don't smell fear directly, they have a keen sense of smell for perceived threats.
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.
Bees usually sting people for one of two reasons, and both of those reasons have to do with feeling threatened. If you see bees around you, try not to move too quickly. Don't jerk toward or away from the bee, freak out, jump up and down, scream and run, etc. Rather, move away from the bee slowly.
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!
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.
Bees also have a distaste for lavender oil, citronella oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon, and lime. These are all topical defenses you can add to your skin to keep bees away. Unlike other flying insects, bees are not attracted to the scent of humans; they are just curious by nature.
The most likely colors to attract bees, according to scientists, are PURPLE, VIOLET and BLUE.
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.
A worker honey bee typically only stings if threatened, or if you are near its hive. An exception to this rule is the Africanized worker bee, which is known to be more aggressive. Africanized bees may sting with less provocation than it would take for a regular honey bee to sting.
Angry bees tend to zip quickly through the air, sometimes even bouncing off your veil. Extremely agitated bees will cluster around your head. They react to your carbon dioxide and tend to go towards your face. You may even see some cling to the mesh and press their abdomens into it in an attempt to sting.
Rather than specifically recognizing people, these nectar-feeding creatures view us as "strange flowers," the researchers say. And while they might not be able to identify individual humans, they can learn to distinguish features that are arranged to look like faces.
The sound is produced by the insect's rapid wing beats as they fly through the air. This creates vibrations that the human ear detects as buzzing. The bigger a bee is, the slower its wings beat. The slower its wings beat, the lower the pitch of the buzzing will sound.
Dark colors such as orange, red, brown, and black are the least attractive colors to bees. They cannot perceive red at all since they do not have the correct receptors in their eyes to see this color. Bees can see yellow and white, but these hues are less attractive than blue, purple, and violet colors.
Don't panic if you encounter a stationary swarm of bees. The bees will sting only if threatened. But keep your distance. Moving swarms can pose a higher sting risk, and should be avoided.
Bees may pursue for up to 400m. They are slow fliers and most people can outrun a bee. When you are running away, do so in a straight line, protecting your face and avoiding other people, or they too may come under attack. The bees should eventually give up and return to their hive, said Mr Romaita.
You might think of the bumblebee as a peaceful species of bee. But this doesn't mean you should reach out and touch one. It's highly unlikely you'll be stung by a bumblebee, but it's not impossible. These gentle bees will sting if they feel threatened or if you disturb their nest.
Honey bees ensure our food supply
Next time you fear a nearby bee, consider just how much they work they do for us humans. Did you know that bees are directly responsible for one-third of all the foods we eat? They also pollinate 100 important crops like coffee, mangoes, blueberries, and forage for livestock.
Similar to many other phobias, experts also recommend exposure therapy as a way to help people confront their fears. This could include taking a walk outside while bees are present, not swatting away a bee when it lands near you, deciding to speak with a local beekeeper, or even hosting a hive in your own backyard.
Every third mouthful of food is produced by honey bees. Flowering plants rely on honey bees for pollination so that they can produce fruit and seeds. Without bees pollinating these plants, there would not be very many fruits or vegetables to eat.
As spiritual allies, bees often serve as wise guardians. They represent characteristics of innovation, creativity, wisdom, community, and love. If you find yourself often crossing paths with bees in nature or in your dreams, it could be a sign that you're yearning for a change.
If you are unfamiliar with such things, a bee beard is a stunt or trick. It is a way to get bees to cluster on a person's face in such a way that it looks like a beard. If you've never seen this done, type “bee beard” into Google Image and you can see hundreds of them.