Ground bees, also called mining or digger bees, are a varied group of solitary bees that nest in the ground. Common types of ground bees include leafcutter, sweat, mason, cellophane, and plasterer ...

Keep household trash cans covered and far away from living spaces. Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues ...

Ground-nesting bees need areas of bare soil or ground that is lightly mulched or covered with a thin layer of leaves. They tunnel down to build their nests, also with chambers and cells ...

Ground-nesting bees need areas of bare soil or ground that is lightly mulched or covered with a thin layer of leaves. They tunnel down to build their nests, also with chambers and cells ...

Ground-nesting bees need areas of bare soil or ground that is lightly mulched or covered with a thin layer of leaves. They tunnel down to build their nests, also with chambers and cells ...

Ground-nesting bees need areas of bare soil or ground that is lightly mulched or covered with a thin layer of leaves. They tunnel down to build their nests, complete with chambers and cells ...

Answer: The majority of native bees are solitary and ground nesting. They are docile, rarely sting and are important pollinators. I realize it is important for you to be very careful.

For one, these bees play a crucial role in ecosystems. For another, ground-nesting bee habitats are threatened by land degradation, urbanisation, pesticides and agricultural expansion.