"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy ...

Mason Bees Are Solitary: Each female lays her own eggs, builds her nest, and gathers food. No hive, no queen, no honey—this makes them non-aggressive and they do not sting. They Hibernate in Cocoons: ...

Credit: pixabay If you grow zucchini or pumpkins, you owe these bees a thank-you. Squash bees specialize in pollinating gourds and blossoms. They don’t sting, but they do bite, and while the bite is ...