HomeZoologyBugs & Insects (Entomology)7 Reasons Why Bees Sting 7 Reasons Why Bees Sting Staff Writer Bugs & Insects (Entomology) Pin it Share Tweet Reddit Tumblr Last Reviewed: Aug 5, 2022 @ 5:54 pm Reading Time: 3 minutes Bees Will Retaliate The same pheromone that bees give off when they sting to alert nearby bees of danger is released when you kill one. If you kill one near the hive, the colony will come to the rescue. Prev4 of 7Next Tags:BeesRelated Posts Do Ants Breathe? They Need Oxygen Just Like You! Do Ants Sleep? Ants Are Supersonic Power Nappers! What Are the Symptoms of a Bee Sting? Can Ants Swim? Most Can’t – But They Are Hydrophobic Difference Between Wasps and Hornets Bee Sting Infections May Require Medical Care