Some bees are more aggressive than others and will swarm or sting if the hive is threatened or if someone gets too close. Yellow jackets, though not a bee, will do this.
[header] How to get rid of a beehive [title] Call a professional if the hive is large or difficult to access. [substeps] Honey bees will typically have from 10 , 000-50 , 000 or more bees in a hive. You may only see a small portion but the hives can be deeply hidden in walls, trees, chimneys, roofs, etc.