Stingless Bee
Trigona spp.
Stingless bees are tiny, dark-coloured bees that nest in wall cavities, gaps between tiles, and utility boxes. While they cannot sting, large colonies can cause resin staining, block drainage, and become a persistent nuisance in residential and commercial properties.
Risk Level
Low
Active Period
Year-round, active during daylight
Common Locations
Wall cavities, Concrete gaps
Size
3–5mm
How to Identify Stingless Bee
Physical Appearance
Very small, dark brown to black bee with minimal hair. Slender body compared to honey bees. Wings are translucent. Workers are uniform in appearance and difficult to distinguish from small flies at first glance.
Size
3–5mm
Common Locations
Wall cavities, Concrete gaps, Utility boxes, Between tiles
Habitat & Behaviour
Activity & Breeding
Highly social, living in colonies of several thousand. Builds nests using a mixture of wax and plant resin (propolis). Nests in enclosed cavities rather than building exposed combs. Forages on flowers and can travel several hundred metres from the nest.
Active Period
Year-round, active during daylight
Signs of Stingless Bee Infestation
Health & Property Risks
Prevention Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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