Old VS young bees when it comes to stinging

[Shawn]

Does anyone know if a younger bee is more likely to sting than an older bee? Is there a difference in the poison, quanity or strength, in an older be VS younger bee?

[Mici]

younger bee is much less likely going to sting. as she get's older her venom gland grows, so a very young bee also has much less poison, it's the older bees that protect the hive and actually face dangers outside the hive.
one of the principles of "bee-beards" is USE YOUNG BEES.

[KONASDAD]

older bees are "crochety" and short tempered too.

[annette]

Just like people!!!!

[mudlakee]

I understand.  Tony