Apiphobia

Apiphobia or ‘melissophobia’ (from Greek melissa meaning “honeybee”), is an irrational fear of bees and other stinging insects that is becoming more common in today’s society. The fear of bees among (non-phobic) adults is often due to a lack of knowledge. In the United States, most insect stings are actually caused by Yellow-jacket wasps. This…

Can Bees Sense Fear?

Have you ever heard that ‘bees sense fear’? It’s an idiom that has been around for centuries, and it might sound strange – but there is some scientific evidence to suggest that it could be true! Most of us have probably witnessed the panic on someoneĀ“s face when they spot a bee buzzing around. The…