How to remove earthen bees from the site

In addition to honey bees in nature, there are earthy ones that belong to wild representatives in connection with a separate existence. Throughout their lives, they dig deep tunnels in the soil, equipping their nests in them. You can meet single insects in a clearing or forest edge. Often individuals of this species settle on the territory of the summer cottage, in connection with which, its owner during gardening runs the risk of stumbling upon an underground resident. And taking into account the fact that even a small probability of getting a bite can grow into big trouble for many people, such a neighborhood does not delight lovers of garden work. What is becoming an urgent problem, how to get rid of earthen bees.

About harm

It is unlikely that acquaintance with wild wild bees will end for the owner of a suburban area with something good. And this fact is explained by the behavior of insects. Residents of underground tunnels differ from their honey relatives in great aggressiveness. If the bee is a hard worker bites a person only in the case of a real threat, then her close relative - a resident of the dungeon can attack her victim in the absence of any reason.

Important!

The sting of an earthen bee is in most cases accompanied by a strong allergic reaction, the consequence of which may be swelling and redness, bronchospasm and increased heart rate, as well as pain and cramps.

Earth inhabitants do no less harm to surrounding plants, nibbling their foliage. And the construction of labyrinths underground will not bring much benefit to young seedlings. Therefore, the desire of every gardener to get rid of earthen bees on the site is understandable. Stinging insects can be destroyed in various ways.

Boiling water

One of the control options used is to fill the bee tunnels with boiling water. Typically, this process takes at least 15 liters of boiling water, although the volume of liquid may vary depending on the depth and duration of strokes.

Important!

It is preferable to carry out such a procedure in the evening, when all the inhabitants are in their shelters. The result of such manipulations in the daytime can be numerous bites of offenders.

Such actions will impede the exit of underground residents. However, when using this method of control, one should not exclude the possibility of scalding the root system of plants.

Digging soil

This method of struggle is quite suitable if the tunnels of underground inhabitants are shallow. Evidence that the excavations are not inconclusive is the discovery of honey, which is usually hidden by earthen bees at the lowest point of their home. To get to the underground inhabitants in deep labyrinths is almost impossible.

Also, when digging up the earth, it is likely to feel a bite of a stinging insect on itself, the consequences of which many people may not even suspect. And to prevent this from happening, it is imperative that you use a protective suit and a net mask.

On a note!

You should not try to simply fill the burrows of earthen bees with sand or earth.This is not only useless, but also very dangerous, as angry insects that crawl to the surface will sting all the people they meet on their way.

Traps

Traps are another method of getting rid of earthen bees. It is enough just to place bottles with a small amount of sweet syrup at the entrance to the underground inhabitants' hole. Wanting to feast on, an individual crawling inside will no longer be able to get out.

Pesticides

To remove earthy bees, many gardeners use pesticides, as this method of dealing with underground inhabitants is recognized as the most effective. But before using the poison, gardeners with experience are advised to process the nests of earthen bees with a smoke spray. As a result, insects will become less active.

After that, you can use a toxic composition, which should be sprayed or even fill the burrows of the stinging inhabitants of the dungeon. Subsequently, all holes are covered with earth, which will prevent the remaining surviving bees out. Thanks to this method of control, almost one hundred percent death of insects is achieved.

The following drugs can be used to kill wild bees:

• Get is an insecticidal agent created on the basis of chlorpyrifos (5%). The contents of the package are enough to process a territory of 100 square meters. m
• Delta Zone - a drug for controlling insects, which, according to experts, is one of the most effective. The composition is odorless and has a high rate of destruction, the result of which can be observed the very next day after treatment.
• Dichlorvos is a universal remedy designed to combat various crawling and flying insects.

Important!

Before you start the fight with earthen bees. it is necessary to evacuate children and pets from the site. Since angry insects can avenge their anxiety to everyone who gets in their way.

In the event that there are too many ground bees on the site, it is preferable to use the services of a specialist.

Preventive measures

The following recommendations will help you avoid the attacks and spread of earth bees.

1. For work in the garden, it is better to use the most closed clothing.
2. No need to plant flowers in the garden with a strongly fragrant odor that will attract insects.
3. Wild insects do not like the smell of lavender. Therefore, it is enough to plant such a plant on its site so that the bees do not like it.