Gardeners traditionally love bees. It is, after all, their hard work that helps flowers, fruits, and vegetables to flourish. The gentle buzz of a bee pollinating a flower garden on a sunny day is a pleasant sound. It is not as enjoyable when that single buzz is joined by hundreds of additional bees also seeking shelter and food. A particular problem for gardeners is ground bees because they nest in the same areas many people till, rake and kneel. Here is what everyone needs to know about Ground Bee Control in Pittsburgh.
What are ground bees?
Ground bees are also referred to as miner bees or ground nesting bees. Most people typically imagine a hive in a tree or hanging from the eave of a home, but there are bees that live underground. These bees leave behind a small pile of earth as they burrow out their home. This makes it easy to distinguish where they are living. Ground bees do not live in a single hive like other species of bee, so there are often multiple holes in one small area.
Are they dangerous?
Ground bees do not swarm and attack like Africanized (killer) bees. They are not particularly aggressive, but they will sting if they are provoked by stepping or kneeling on them. This is dangerous to anyone with a bee allergy but merely painful to everyone else. They are also not dangerous to a lawn. They do not kill grass or damage the soil but they do create holes, and this is usually not something homeowners enjoy seeing across their carefully landscaped yard.
How are they removed?
Ground Bee Control in Pittsburgh requires professional assistance. Like any bee removal, there is the potential of upsetting the bees and causing them to sting. Ground bees also require a removal method that will not cause further damage to the yard or nearby gardens and water supplies.
The-Beeman offers multiple solutions for removing ground bees but always begins by positively identifying the insect causing distress. It is easy to misidentify pests, especially bees because many look similar. For more information, browse the website or contact the company with any questions.
