Beez in the trap . . .

thetrainee

Hi,

I have recently discovered a bees nest in the ground in my garden while cutting the lawn, I'm not sure how long its been there. From quick googles searches and looking at them I reckon they are bumble bees. Unsure what to do as I live in a housing estate with kids living to each side and behind the house and a housemate who is allergic to them.

I dont want to destroy the nest, but was wondering what I should do? If they are bumble bees should it be okay if I just leave them alone or is there anyway to remove the nest or the queen and encourage relocation!

Any advice welcome.

brianmc

If they are Bumble bees (and it sounds like they are - nest in the ground), then you should certainly be able to leave them alone unless you're planning on sitting on that exact spot for a picnic. Whatever about your housemate spotting them, there's no change your neighbours would even ever know they're there.

The nest will be abandoned around about August anyway and most Bumble bee species are among the most docile of our flying, stinging insects - they're practically cuddly!

Oldtree

I have had a few in the back garden over the years, that I walked past every day and was no bother, and fascinating to watch.