Anonymo421 wrote:



Also, Orchard bees are "non-stinging" by virtue of their mellow
dispostions, but they have stingers and can sting if provoked for some
reason.


Kind of depends on where you are. Out here in AZ you can count on just about
every bee you see being africanized. Coming soon to a hive near you...



Orchard bees (also called mason bees) are like tiny bumble bees. They
are not honey bees at all. They don't have a hive, they live in
individual holes in dead wood, etc. No risk at all of "africanization".

Best regards,
Bob