Are ground bees a danger when mowing your lawn?įrom my observations researching bees at UW-La Crosse, mowing over their nest location does not cause them harm. Their lifespans are short usually just a few weeks. Ground nesting bees typically emerge in the spring. Here UWL student Danielle Hudson samples bees with student Angelique Vega. Also, read Hudson's suggestions for the best flowers for bees.Ībout nesting ground bees Both nest locations for bees found on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus (in front of Wittich Hall and next to Murphy Library) have been mowed over consistently for years, yet the bee populations continue to grow. We asked University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology Graduate student Researcher Danielle Hudson about ground nesting bees and their important place in the ecosystem. You may spot small dirt piles created from the holes they dig or see them flying just above the surface of the ground. They are so mellow, you probably won’t even notice them unless you are looking.
Ground nesting bees are important pollinators and also very docile.
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If you’ve stumbled over a bee nest in your yard, resist the urge to figure out how to get rid of them. But a whopping 70% of the world’s 20,000 bee species lay eggs in underground nests. We often hear most about honey bees and their hives - thanks to pop culture and Winnie the Pooh. The vast majority of bees are living underfoot (not in hives) and they're playing an important role in pollination
The bees are typically out until the end of May. Danielle Hudson, a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate student in biology, has been conducting research on ground nesting bees in early spring outside on the university campus.
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