Because of their similar shapes, wasps and honeybees can be confused. However, bees have a lighter brown/yellow colour. Also, bees have yellow/black stripes, contrary to wasps' abdomens. Honeybees can have thousands of workers because they are social insects.
If you are unsure whether there is a nest of wasps in your home, examine the brickwork carefully to determine if they are entering or exiting one hole. While wasps can inspect several holes at once, mortar bees can inspect them all.
Honeybees are gentle. They can be stingy and can even die in large numbers. Unfortunately, they can be aggressive as well. They can sting frequently and easily. It can also be found in the late summer but does not swarm.