Only bumblebee workers, which are the female bumblebees, and queens have stingers. ... The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. This means that the worker and queen can withdraw their stinger and are able to sting again. Honeybees do have a barbed stinger, meaning they can only sting once.

Can bumblebees sting you?

Bumblebees, unlike honeybees, are able to sting multiple times, but they are much less likely to sting than hornets, yellow jackets or honeybees. ... The bumblebee workers and queens are the only members of the nest that will sting.

How painful is a bumblebee sting?

A bumble bee sting, some say, is typically less painful than the sting of a wasp or honey bee. However, a sting can be dangerous if it occurs on the head and neck, or if the individual is allergic to the venom.