Ants & Bees
Ant trouble!
Miner Bee
Ants
Ant life is in full swing in the summer as they tunnel away building vast breeding chambers below the surface of the soil. As they dig, the excavated soil starts forming mounds or ‘ant hills’ above ground.
They like dry soils with most ant activity occurring in patios, paths and driveways. However, they can and do live in lawns forming quite large hills which are unsightly and a problem for the mower. In addition the ants will cut the roots of your lawn away to make way for their tunnels. Ouch!
If you notice ants and need to get rid you need to use products that will not harm the grass. The best are enclosed ant bait stations containing poison that the ants take into the nest. For patios and hard areas use Soluble Ant Killer Sachets. These water in without leaving powder residues.
Bees
These are not your regular bumble bee or honey bee but miner bees. They’re quite cute as far as bees go with no sting. They excavate small holes in the ground for nests which cause very little damage and possibly adding beneficial aeration. If the excavated soil causes a problem you can easily sweep this up without causing any problems to yourself or the bee.
These are interesting insects and responsible for a lot of pollination making the world a better place. You should be pleased to have them in your lawn.
