Female ground bees dig nests in the ground up to six or so inches deep in which to raise young. ... The bees are not very aggressive and probably will not sting.

Although generally not aggressive, ground bees can cause a few issues with the underground nests they sometimes make in lawns and gardens. To encourage these insects to move along, several ...

How to get rid of mason bees: Mason bees and other ground bees are not aggressive, ... Blueberry bees nest in the ground, especially near blueberry plants once they find them.

Although their tendency to hover over their nests might seem aggressive on first glance, experts say rather than reaching for insecticide, ... First I have about 5-6 ground bee subspecies in nests ...

In addition to having some good nest-building soil, leaving areas of your yard free of weed-barrier, mulch, or landscaping cloth is a good way to invite bees to build a nest. Since ground-dwelling ...

But do be cautious of insects that look like bees nesting in the ground in the summer and early fall; those could be dangerous yellow jackets — highly aggressive wasps that are a stinging threat.

They can be intimidating, but they have no stingers and are unlikely to hurt you—the aggressive buzzing is all an act to protect their nests. Female carpenter bees, on the other hand, do have ...