Insects swarm the water stall in the West, but customers still calmly line up to buy.

(Dan Tri) - On social networks, a clip recorded a scene of a sweet tea stall covered in insects, giving many viewers "goosebumps".

According to the video, the stall sells various types of sweetened tea and inexpensive soft drinks. The plastic basins and bags containing sugar and tea placed on the table attract countless insects.

However, despite the sight that made many people shudder, customers still lined up to buy the water as if it were normal. At first glance, many thought they were flies, which was very unhygienic. But after closer inspection, some people asserted that they were bees, not flies.

Many people said they got "goosebumps" when they saw this image (Photo: Duy Còi Vlog).

Immediately, the comments under the clip split into two camps. One side reacted harshly: "With all those bees or flies swarming around, who would dare drink?", "Just watching this makes me lose my appetite for water"...

Others took a more gentle approach: "Those are bees, not flies; bees don't eat dirty things." Some even viewed it from a positive perspective: "The presence of bees shows that there are still trees and flowers nearby, and that the natural environment still exists."

According to an investigation by Dan Tri reporters, the above clip was recorded by Mr. Nguyen Phuong Duy. Mr. Duy said that this humble beverage stall is located in a market on the An Giang - Cambodia border. Each bag of iced tea with sugar at the stall costs 5,000 VND.

"I was passing by and saw many people buying drinks and praising how delicious they were, so I stopped to try one. At first, I thought it was a fly, but after looking closely, I realized it was a bee. I guess it's different in different regions, because in Ho Chi Minh City, there are also bees flying around shops and stalls, but not to that extent," Duy shared.

Following public interest, a reporter from Dan Tri newspaper contacted an expert in the field. This expert stated that bees and flies have very different morphological characteristics. Bees have a distinct constriction between the thorax and abdomen, their bodies are covered with many fine hairs, they are typically yellow or black in color, and their wings are thin and transparent.

In contrast, flies have smooth, shiny bodies, large compound eyes, and are usually gray or iridescent blue. In terms of behavior, bees fly quickly and decisively, while flies flutter erratically and often seek out spoiled food.

According to experts, bees being attracted to sugary drinks is entirely natural behavior. "Sugar-containing drinks are the energy source that bees need to function. The phenomenon of bees seeking out sweet drinks is natural and common, and has been observed in many countries, especially when areas lack flowers during the dry season," the expert explained.

This person shared that, in terms of disease transmission risk, bees and flies are distinctly different. Flies are carriers of many dangerous diseases, including intestinal parasites, which are considered a serious threat to food hygiene.

Bees are primarily associated with nectar and pollen and rarely carry pathogens. However, according to experts, it cannot be asserted that bees are completely harmless. Bees can carry bacteria from the environment, especially when they come into contact with waste.

Insects swarm the beverage counter, but customers still line up to buy ( Video : Duy Còi Vlog).

The sight of bees swarming the beverage counter, while not as dangerous as flies, is still unhygienic and creates a sense of unease for customers.

Many agree that, regardless of whether they are bees or flies, the sight of insects covering the beverage counter easily gives customers the chills and raises concerns about food safety and hygiene. Many comments expressed caution: "Flies are one thing, but a swarm of bees like that is quite frightening."

This incident also raises bigger questions about food safety and hygiene at street food stalls.

According to recommendations, vendors should use lids, nets, or place flowering plants away from the selling point to lure bees away, instead of using chemicals. Consumers should also prioritize choosing drinks that are tightly sealed to ensure hygiene when buying them.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/con-trung-bu-den-quay-nuoc-o-mien-tay-khach-van-than-nhien-xep-hang-mua-20250819123659901.htm