Unpleasant Aromas: What Bees Just Can’t Stand
The buzzing and humming of bees is a familiar sound in nature, making it all the more surprising to find out what scents they actively avoid and the powerful impact it has.
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Unpleasant Aromas that Bees Despise
The sweet aroma of flowers excites bees like little else, but there are some odours they altogether refuse to associate with. Even at their most fragrant they cannot bear the overwhelming stink of rotting fruit, acidic vinegar or the sharp tang of cayenne pepper. Every bee’s sense of smell is unique, so unpleasant aromas vary.