Pest Alert

Stephen J. Toth, Jr. and Thomas A. Melton, editors

Caution!
The information and recommendations in this newsletter are applicable to North Carolina and may not apply in other areas.


Date: March 11, 2002

From: Steve Bambara, Extension Entomologist

Bees in Turf

Spring has sprung! Solitary bees are on the wing. Osmia and Colletes (to mention two genera) are now active. Colletes, specifically, are ground nesters and may be reported making little mounds in turf. These bees are not defensive as are honey bees. For those who have low tolerance for these docile, helpful pollinators, Sevin is now the best homeowner choice for a chemical. Tolerance or cultural methods can help. For more information see the following Insect Note on the web at: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/O&T/lawn/note100/note100.html.


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Last modified on March 11, 2002 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.

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