Mining Bees
General Information
- are solitary bees – female forms multiple individual nests in sandy soil e.g. lawns
- appears as a small volcano-like mound with the soil excavated from the nest
- may use same area year after year
- mainly feed on pollen
- are unable to sting humans
Significance
- can be a minor nuisance on lawns until mid summer
- are beneficial to nature by pollinating flowers
Preventative Treatment
| Food | Access | Harbourage (ie possible nest sites) |
| not applicable | not applicable | no realistic preventative measures |
Conditions of Service by Stirling Council
- Mining Bees are naturally occurring, beneficial to nature and harmless – Stirling Council will provide advice but not treatment
Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)
- not applicable
Concessions
see our concessions page for more details
