Good Bees and Pest Control Management

Good Bees?

Those little bee's swarming around your home and yard are called Miner bees, also known as chimney bees, they are a valuable part of our ecosystem. They are non-aggressive and rarely sting, making them safe and beneficial neighbors for gardeners and the environment. Here are some of the benefits they provide:

Benefits of Good Bees

Pollination: Miner bees are essential garden pollinators. They help in the pollination of various plant species, which is crucial for the growth of fruits and vegetables.

Ecosystem Support: By promoting the growth of plants, miner bees contribute to a healthy ecosystem. They support the life cycles of other species and the overall balance of nature.

Soil Aeration: Their nesting habits, which involve tunneling in the ground, help to aerate the soil, improving its structure and fertility.
Their friendly and non-aggressive nature, combined with their role in pollination, makes miner bees an important ally in maintaining biodiversity and a robust environment. Encouraging their presence in gardens can be done by providing optimal nesting conditions, such as areas with bare, hard soil, thin grass, and good drainage.

This time of year in southeast Michigan is known as the swarming season. These bees are reproducing and laying eggs in the soil, they will naturally hover near the egg sites often seen as pencil size holes in the ground and mortar of brick. this usually only last for a few weeks in April, so it is best to be patient and they will move on.

AntEco Pest Control Can Help

AntEco Pest Control has years of experience to help you keep bugs out of your home but work harmoniously with the environment to provide a healthy environment, inside and out!