tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post215295921675784653..comments2024-02-12T05:18:14.532-05:00Comments on Pest Control Information and Facts: Ground Bees and their controlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970765117350021317noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-45691219314421312202015-08-30T00:24:12.147-04:002015-08-30T00:24:12.147-04:00Hope this helps!!!. They seem to prefer digging ...Hope this helps!!!. They seem to prefer digging where there IS no grass best. Also , we co\ut down some limbs and cut the bigger branches off and into pieces about 2-3 inches long. Then we watched where they were going into the ground at, and hammered in the pieces of wood to block them. They are gone now and we are hoping that none will return next year. I was told the MALES CANNOT sting and the FEMALES only get nasty when you get around the nest while they can see you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165020474964906891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-83973972896114220042015-05-12T21:13:40.235-04:002015-05-12T21:13:40.235-04:00Hello,
I have the same problem with the digger bee...Hello,<br />I have the same problem with the digger bees. Is any natural way to make them leave my front yard? I heard that watering the lawn wood help. Is any plants that they might not like? Please let me know. It is getting annoying- Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-380316837109013812013-08-12T22:35:00.325-04:002013-08-12T22:35:00.325-04:00the article is pretty great and the ideas are very...the article is pretty great and the ideas are very helpful..i love reading it..thanks for sharingbee control pittsburghhttp://www.bugmuggers.net/residential-pest-controlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-21074619040975455852013-04-15T00:13:19.001-04:002013-04-15T00:13:19.001-04:00Realizing you have a pest problem can be one of th...Realizing you have a pest problem can be one of the most stressful and embarrassing things. If you choose the right pest control company they will handle the problem professionally and efficiently.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.southernutahpestcontrol.com/st-george-pest-control.html" rel="nofollow">st george pest control</a></b>st george pest controlhttp://www.southernutahpestcontrol.com/st-george-pest-control.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-9685432926119193192012-08-27T08:21:01.155-04:002012-08-27T08:21:01.155-04:00I live in KY and for the past 2 years I have had a...I live in KY and for the past 2 years I have had a strange looking flying thing that sounds like a bee, is about 2-3 inches long , tubular shaped , about 5.8 inches across at the top and 3/8 at the bottom, either yellow or red with black circles around the bodies, that make huge holes in the yard and go in them at night. The have a wing spread ( looks like one set of wings) of about 3-4 inches. I am highly allergic to bees. Does anyone hae any ideas on what these whoppers could be? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165020474964906891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-5937508605075555412012-07-31T14:45:01.696-04:002012-07-31T14:45:01.696-04:00I've tried water, gas and now Sevin dust. My ...I've tried water, gas and now Sevin dust. My lawn guy won't come back until we've removed the bees. I keep reading that they only last through spring, but we're way into the summer at this point.<br /><br />But, I am in Central Kentucky and we have had a drought. So, that might have encouraged them to return to our area.<br /><br />I wouldn't mind them in the yard, but they are right along the front sidewalk of our house. <br /><br />Will post here again if the Sevin dust works.<br /><br />KPaigeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-40582901790835166582012-04-21T23:05:20.595-04:002012-04-21T23:05:20.595-04:00Ground bees come back to areas where the soil is p...Ground bees come back to areas where the soil is poor and sandy with littl organic matter and the lawn is thin. Use water, as the dry ground attracts them, to soak the space and they'll leave. If they are wasps this won't work at all btw, and too dress the area with compost. Do this three times a year and the soil will eventually be too healthy for the bees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-90976557909831335522011-10-01T11:36:35.062-04:002011-10-01T11:36:35.062-04:00I've lived through a strange rather unique exp...I've lived through a strange rather unique experience (I gather) this summer-my first one with Yellowjackets. Right now, their nest situated on the far end of upper side concrete balcony has been recently drenched in September repeatedly<br />by torrential rain followed by getting drenched again by water & soap from guy living upstairs-not because of the YJs-he was cleaning out. From their comportment I could somehow tell that this was the last straw. Their nest was already in shreds at certain places and is probably was constantly wet hence unliveable at this point so it appears that they have moved. Has this ever happened? I am wondering if the Queen is still there. No action at all. They have been on their best behavior all season long. No sting, no botheration, in spite of my going around under their nest etc.<br />Really nice neighbors and was a nice experience. So I do I know if the Queen is still there or not?<br />Mel in Montreal.MELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732851058934126574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-14560628857958651972011-10-01T11:34:14.822-04:002011-10-01T11:34:14.822-04:00I've lived through a strange rather unique exp...I've lived through a strange rather unique experience (I gather) this summer-my first one with Yellowjackets. Right now, their nest situated on the far end of upper side concrete balcony has been recently drenched in September repeatedly<br />by torrential rain followed by getting drenched again by water & soap from guy living upstairs. From their comportment I could somehow tell that this was the last straw. Their nest was already in shreds at certain places and is probably was constantly wet hence unliveable at this point so it appears that they have moved. Has this ever happened? I am wondering if the Queen is still there. No action at all. They have been on their best behavior all season long. No sting, no botheration, in spite of my going around under their nest etc.<br />Really nice neighbors and was a nice experience. So I do I know if the Queen is still there or not?<br />Mel in Montreal.MELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732851058934126574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-23612167712210519942011-09-29T18:02:21.896-04:002011-09-29T18:02:21.896-04:00Just had yellow jackets in the ground today. easie...Just had yellow jackets in the ground today. easiest fix take a half cup to a cup of gas pour it in the hole and there will never be a problem at that location again! dont light it just pour it into the hole thats it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-60758475563595288962011-09-03T20:15:39.051-04:002011-09-03T20:15:39.051-04:00I have lived in my present home for three years, a...I have lived in my present home for three years, and there has been an underground nest all of this time. I occasionally have sprayed the area, but the bees remain. Their nest is underneath some hens and chickens' plants in a flower bed. A couple of days ago I looked there and found the nest had exploded. There are hens and chickens and nest pieces scattered over an area of several feet. I have no idea what happened. Has anyone ever heard of this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-22888642583445732962011-08-31T14:17:32.438-04:002011-08-31T14:17:32.438-04:00Could you use a hose-attached sprayer filled with ...Could you use a hose-attached sprayer filled with household soap and spray the individual holes just by soaking the entire area? I've had success in using Murphy's oil soap on various insects and they seem to not like it at all. So even if it doesn't kill the bees, maybe it'll bother them enough to move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-62784020931430937412011-08-23T09:30:56.517-04:002011-08-23T09:30:56.517-04:00Pour gas into the hole until it's full. Bee...Pour gas into the hole until it's full. Bee's won't like the smell.Tammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-1914794354685798942011-08-13T23:24:53.016-04:002011-08-13T23:24:53.016-04:00For the past two years I have been bothered with t...For the past two years I have been bothered with these digger bees. I've had the exterminator come but they return. Is there any way to pre-treat the lawn so that this will not keep on occuring?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-91179140207481108682011-08-02T11:09:45.698-04:002011-08-02T11:09:45.698-04:00I have a huge issue with the ground digger wasps a...I have a huge issue with the ground digger wasps and read that I should pour amonia down the holes, at night. If they weren't turning my yard black, I'd let them be, but due to the extensive damage, I have to get rid of them. I'll post if this method works.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-81521040149908883832011-05-27T11:11:37.182-04:002011-05-27T11:11:37.182-04:00I live in Northern NJ and I too have a severe prob...I live in Northern NJ and I too have a severe problem with ground bees. I've had them for about 10 years and each year more & more holes appear. I actually went to the point of calling the NJ State Beekeeper from Trenton. He came to my house, stuck his fingers in a few holes, broke a few bees apart and told me they don't have stingers. I've tried EVERYTHING from the garden centers..nothing works. Just emailed Rutgers Univ. Dean of Agriculture to see if there's anything they would suggest. I will certainly keep everyone posted if I get any solutions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-22319725990904795542011-04-26T03:14:09.282-04:002011-04-26T03:14:09.282-04:00We live in upstate SC and have problems with yello...We live in upstate SC and have problems with yellow jackets. Usually they are found along undisturbed property lines, but are known to make their nest anywhere it's fairly flat yet they don't make their nests straight down. The longer the nest goes undestroyed the larger the nest gets and the more dangerous it becomes. They don't like loud noises that get too close or anything that disrupts their nest (i.e. mowers, weedwackers, stepping on them). They have multiple entrances to their nests, so use extreme caution. Yellow jackets will attack anything that disrupts their nest, whether mechanical or not). Do not step on yellow jackets to kill them because their body can emit a scent which can cause other yellow jackets to swarm you. The only way to get rid of yellow jackets is to burn them out. At night once they have essentially gone to bed is the best time, once you know where their entrance is. They do have sentinels standing guard. If you shine a flashlight into the entrance you can see them and they will approach the opening to intimidate you, so USE CAUTION. We use a large coffee can and fill it about ½ way with gasoline. Dump it directly into the opening and then torch it and quickly move away. Depending on the size of the nest, you should be able to destroy the nest with 2 applications. Observe the nest from a distance the next day. You will see some some straglers which will eventually move on. *** Over the past week or so, I have noticed small mounds. Today I walked through another area of our property and there were bees everywhere and they were in and out of those mounds. I ran across this website http://www.about-bees.com/index.html which might help with some general information. My husband is allergic to bees, so, I will give the water hose treatment a try and see what does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-67026119208524048512010-07-29T01:50:27.110-04:002010-07-29T01:50:27.110-04:00I also live in Chesapeake. This evening I ran over...I also live in Chesapeake. This evening I ran over a nest with my lawnmower an got stung over 50 times. I got an ambulance ride and am home now, The stings are VERY painful. I'll be trying the "bucket full o' raid" first thing tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-66937320493028985152010-07-10T13:34:51.933-04:002010-07-10T13:34:51.933-04:00I live in Chesapeake VA and I have these Bees in m...I live in Chesapeake VA and I have these Bees in my front yard, they do sting believe me I have a huge red circle where one got me a few weeks ago while mowing my yard. I sprayed them with the same spray I use for ants, and they came out of their hole and laughed at me, I guess they are here to stay, I just push my mower over them and back away. Can't afford another sting like the other one, my legs aren't that great to begin with. Maybe I'll try some seven dust or wasp spray next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-63300461061384031272010-07-03T13:05:24.880-04:002010-07-03T13:05:24.880-04:00I live in Aurora, CO., and have problems with grou...I live in Aurora, CO., and have problems with ground bees. Their little mounds multiply from a few to dozens. The bees are not aggressive - can walk through a bunch of them, but they are pests - a lot of mounds near the public sidewalk and come right towards my house as they spread. Have not found a good solution to get rid of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-67296059085401638352010-04-08T19:13:25.084-04:002010-04-08T19:13:25.084-04:00Live in Ohio and have some very agressive ground d...Live in Ohio and have some very agressive ground dwelling bees. They have attacked me, my dog, my husband mowing and ones got my grandson while he was over playing in the yard. They cling to your clothes and appear capable of stinging several times. The stings are really painful and difficult to treat. We tried mixing a Sevin based liquid and poured around the places we thought were their holes - no mounds or anything above ground. We then placed the bucket over the hole for the night. It seemed to work in that spot but I am really concerned there are more and will be back this year. I am hoping to find an exterminator who can insure results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-58309405007618749422009-09-18T21:33:13.856-04:002009-09-18T21:33:13.856-04:00Ok So My husband just poured a Stock pot full of ...Ok So My husband just poured a Stock pot full of boiling water on the ground nest. They did not come flying out at all. He is checking the nest again He also ran the hose in the nest. So I think we did it! No bites no more bees!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-14468740358153158332009-08-17T13:45:35.660-04:002009-08-17T13:45:35.660-04:00I have about 100 low flying wasp looking things in...I have about 100 low flying wasp looking things in my backyard in between the pool & swingset, they are only in one area about the cubic footage size of a hot tub. I live in WV & I have never had them before but when it got very hot & humid they appeared, they look like they are getting in the ground but I can't find any holes. They are all black, look like wasps but have reddish butts on them. It is very frustating, Ive called exterminators & lawn care specialists & noone will come battle them. I heard they are agressive but wont sting. Im not pressing my luck!! I have 2 daughters & they cant swim in the pool or go in the backyard AT ALL! I am going to try the ideas on here like sevin dust or pesticides but if anyone is familiar with these bees I would appreciate any help or ideas. You can email me at www.lippychik@gmail.comnicole bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-3129769550211876082009-08-13T15:36:49.914-04:002009-08-13T15:36:49.914-04:00I am researching ways to get rid of groun dbees. ...I am researching ways to get rid of groun dbees. i think we have yellow jackets.. they are med-smallish.. yellow and black.. so i am thinking yellow jackets (not a bee expert though). My boyfriend was mowing the lawn and suddenly he said he was covered in bees it seemed. I guess several of them were on his shoes and legs. he was luckily only stung once but he yelled and ran into the house, shaking them loose. So I am thinking we have aggressive bees. We also have tons of neighborhood children ranging in ages (2+) who run loose all over the neighborhood, and through our backyard. The nest is on the property line. We warned th eparents and th echildren.. meanwhile..the nest has to go. The best i have gotten from all of these tricks is that you work late at night. I need a solution that is sure to work, and quickly..before a child gets swarmed. thank youUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186951170166032321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26787380.post-5463619834635976392009-08-11T17:49:10.199-04:002009-08-11T17:49:10.199-04:00We have what we call ground bees here I live in Oh...We have what we call ground bees here I live in Ohio. They make nest in the ground and Lord help you if you run over them with the mower, they are very aggressive and will chase you and sting the heck out of you, clinging to your clothes and getting in your hair. I have killed them with seven dust. You have to put it in the hole at night. It kills for the season but you get a new bunch later and sometimes in a different area same season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com