FAQs - Bees
How do I get rid of "Mining" or "Burrowing" bees??
I am trying different things that do not seem to
work.
A "Digger Wasp" may be what you are referring to when you
say "burrowing bee." There are many different common names
for this wasp. They are considered beneficial because they feed on beetle
larvae which infest your lawn. If you wish to remove the infestation
you should consider having you lawn treated for grubs. Eliminating the
food source is a long term solution and the treatment should also discourage
the wasp from feeding in your lawn.
Two or more bee nests (underground) have been discovered in my back
yard. What do I do?
If you decide the professional route is not for
you, you should consider injecting a pesticide dust inside the bees
nesting area and around the outside of the hole. The treatment should
be done at night or during a rainfall. The will be less active at this
time (do not attempt a treatment unless the bees are inactive or you
may get stung.) After the dust has been applied, the bees will die out
over a period of days. Always be sure to follow label instructions.
Have you ever seen a massive carpenter bee infestation? Would it cause
a black film to seep through the clapboards on a house? How can I clean
this stuff off?
I have seen the excrement of carpenter bees splashed
against the siding opposite the entrance to there holes. It looks like
a blackish-yellow mixture caked onto the house. I've never tried to
clean it off so I'm not sure what the best method would be.
Is there any information on keeping bees out of yards. Many bushes
in my yard attract bees. My baby plays in the general vicinity! Any
suggestions for traps or repellents?
Treatments to the yard and bushes with a wettable
powder (insecticide) can be very effective on bees. They are so effective
that they when we make these treatments we need to notify beekeepers
within a one mile radius so they can contain their bees during the treatment
date. If you are dealing with a honey bee problem you may want to contact
your state beekeeper organization to find out if any beekeepers are
close by. They may be persuaded to relocate their bees. If you are seeing
wasps, yellow jackets or any other noncommercial insect this treatment
should work well. Your local exterminator could help you develop a plan
if you do not want to treat yourself. There is always a possibility
that this treatment will not work but it has been quite successful for
our customers.
Have just moved into new house. Low on funds. Would appreciate your
advice. Thick and old honeysuckle bushes in the back on and around the
fence. Many bumblebees coming out of bushes and terrifying us when on
our deck. I can't get to the bushes to chop down until I kill the bees.
What do you suggest?
You could try doing it after dusk using flashlights
or during days when there is a light rain. Most likely the bees will
not be out at these times.
