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How to get rid of ground wasps/bees?
Asked May 26, 2008, 10:12 AM
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14 Answers I have wasps/bees (not sure what) living the ground throughout my lawn. There are a lot of holes. What is the best way to get rid of them. Thanks, Catc |
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| LOTS of advice for LOTS of different bees/wasps. One type that hasn't been mentioned is a solitary ground nesting wasp that digs one hole for each insect. Often they dig their holes in close proximity, maybe because that ground is just appealing. This particular type of wasp isn't very aggressive, so there may not be a danger to the little ones, IF that's the type of wasp you're dealing with. A professional exterminator, your county Agricultural extension office, or the Biology Dept. At a local university should be able to identify the insects. Then you'll know what needs to be done. | ||||
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| Thanks for the respone back I did have someone come out to my home to do inspection on my lawn and yes I was told they are bees and also was told it will cost me $215.00 for the treatment and only will guaratee of only 3months... A waste of money you you ask me... Please let me know any other way.... Thanks, Hate Then in my yard.... | ||||
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| WHAT KIND OF BEES ? That's what we all needed to know. Honey bees? Bumble bees? Killer bees? Different types require different controls. | ||||
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| Get several quart bottles of ammonia and pour one down each hole - that should move them on. Works for chipmunks too.... | ||||
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| Diazinon supposedly works. Careful with children and animals - it's lethal. So lethal in fact that most states have outlawed it. If you can't do that, one site gave me a good idea that I tried and it worked pretty well. AT NIGHT, cover all of the nests with a tarp or bucket or something that you can weight down. Leave it there for a week. Some of the wasps will get out, but they won't be able to get back in with food for the kiddies. If you're really brave/dumb, you could kill the ones that get out with a tennis raquet, using it like a big fly swatter. I don't recommend this as you might get stung, but after dealing with these things for a while, it's very therapeutic. Upside to this treatment - it works, and with no chemicals, etc. Downside - it'll kill the lawn that you cover up. But I promise it'll grow back.  | ||||
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