Do wasps and bees fly at night?

With the exception of the Megalopta, almost all bees are inactive at night. However, the queen bee does lay eggs day and night in April and May. While the bees don't go to sleep, they are motionless, which retains their energy for the following day. read more

Honey bees crawl at night. It is well known by beekeepers who have worked with them at night. You see, bee hives are best moved at night when everyone is guaranteed to be at home, not flying afield. read more

Wasps are not active at night, with the exception of some wasps in Central and South America. Therefore, if you want to dispose of a wasp’s nest the best time to do it is while they are sleeping. Make sure you act before the sun rises, however, as this is when they start to wake up. read more