Why do I have ground bees in my yard?
Mining bees and ground-nesting wasps tend to dig burrows in areas with thinning grass. Their burrows can be unsightly but the bees themselves are typically not aggressive and not dangerous. They are typically only active for one month out of the year and oftentimes do not warrant any form of chemical treatment.
Why are bumble bees hovering around my back porch?
If your porch or home is made of wood then it is much more likely that you have Carpenter Bees hovering around rather than bumble bees and though they don't typically sting, they can be a nuisance.
Carpenter bees are solitary bees that bore conspicuous, perfectly circular holes into the wood as a haven for their offspring. After depositing an egg in the hole, they return periodically to provision their growing young with pollen and nectar. American Pest employs multiple environmentally responsible methods to control these insects.
Do cicada killer wasps sting?
Cicada killer wasps are solitary by nature. They do not protect a brood nest like that of social stinging insects such as yellow jacket wasps or hornets, therefore, they are far less likely to sting. While male cicada killer wasps are aggressive towards each other and may even be seen locked together in a dangerous flight pattern, they are completely unable to sting.