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Old 02-08-2015, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jjdees View Post
Wait until dusk when they should be back in the nest. Spray the nest thoroughly with something strong, preferably a chemical that will kill on contact. These mean little buggers hurt when they sting.
The article that Quirky posted indicates ground bees are unlikely to sting.
Wasps and hornets are nasty, and a different breed entirely.

Ground bee queens do not defend their nesting areas and are very docile and unlikely to sting, posing little or no threat to people. The males often patrol an area inhabited by females seeking mates. While the males can be very active and seem aggressive, they lack a sting and are also harmless. Like other bees, they are active foragers of nectar and pollen from flowers, making them beneficial pollinators.
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