Temperment: Moderately aggressive
Habit: Solitary, communal
Nest Location: Underground
Food:
Description:
Also known commonly as solitary ground bees, each female has her own burrow. However, these insects are communal in that they will share a common nesting area. Mining bees like to nest in loose, sandy loam soils with poor grass cover. They fly fiercely about ten feet above the surface as they attempt to protect their territory. The sting from this insect is very mild and may go unnoticed until several minutes later.
The best time to control infestation is during the mating period when males can be observed making a frenzied "ball" around a female. At this time the insects are above ground which makes chemical control very
effective.
Special Notes: Like cicada killers, mining bees will destroy the landscape if untreated.
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