Beware of Bees

This interests me on a personal level, as my son reacts badly to insect stings and bites.  I did a quick internet search and found a lot of different advice.  What was consistent, is that bright colours seem to attract bees.  One site contradicted that stating that bees are mostly attracted to white.  Several sites said red was an attractant.  Most site also mentioned scents (cologne, perfume, shampoo) being attractive to bees and other insects. 

I didn't find any statements hinting that bees sting because the "hate" a certain colour. It seems like the opposite is the case, they are attracted to certain colour...although the jury is out which colours.  Most bee stings are caused by people walking barefoot and stepping on a bee/wasp or by drinking from a pop can or bottle with an insect in it.

Anyway, I hope everybody has a nice bee and wasp sting free summer.  Take care.

I heard bees were attracted to yellow.  It would make sense that they are attracted to colours (as in flowers).  I remember one run were I was followed by a pesky wasp.  I didn't relate this to the shirt I was wearing, but funny enough the other runners in my group were not bothered. So it was something about me (smell or colour?).  I was not wearing black.

Were you actually stung on your run?  Hope you are fine.