If you’ve spotted small bees hovering low over your lawn or around your yard, you may be dealing with solitary ground bees. Find out what these insects are, when they can become a problem, and how we can help with ground bee control.
While these bees help pollinate plants, their nesting activity can make your yard look uneven and may cause anxiety for those wary of stings. Our team can assess the situation and provide professional ground bee control to help manage the issue before it spreads.
There are hundreds of different solitary ground bee species, each sharing a similar nesting habit of digging tunnels in dry, sandy soil rather than building hives. They often work alone, and while they’re generally not aggressive, they can become territorial near nesting sites. This can be especially concerning if you have children or pets playing outdoors.
Ground bee nests appear as small holes surrounded by loose soil, resembling miniature anthills. The tunnels lead to underground chambers where eggs are laid. You’ll often see a few bees entering and exiting the same area repeatedly. These nests are usually found in lawns, flowerbeds, or bare soil that’s easy to dig into.
Identify common bee nestsEffective pollinators, ground bees usually pose little risk to people and play an important role in our ecosystem. They can even be left alone to pollinate nearby flowers if you don’t mind the appearance of holes in the dirt. Although they’re unlikely to sting unless provoked, they can become problematic in the following situations:
Our process for ground bee control focuses on careful inspection, professional handling, and preventing future nesting.
If you’ve noticed burrowing bees on your property, Ehrlich can help assess the situation and provide professional ground bee nest removal if required. Our experienced team can remove the problem responsibly and recommend ways to protect your home and yard from future activity. Reach out today to learn more about how we can help you manage and prevent ground bee issues.
Yes, solitary ground bees can sting, but they rarely do unless handled or provoked. They’re not aggressive and usually focus on building their nests.
Ground bees create small burrows in dry soil, but they don’t harm grass roots or cause lasting lawn damage. If you’d like to address their presence, professional bee removal can help manage activity.
Ground bees may return to the same general area each spring because the soil offers ideal nesting conditions, though each new generation builds its own tunnels.
They feed on nectar and pollen, helping to pollinate plants and flowers while they forage near their nests.
Most adults live only a few weeks during the spring, long enough to reproduce and establish nests. If you have ongoing concerns, contacting an exterminator for ground bees is the best way to determine a long-term solution.
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