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I have a large bee nest in the yard.. the bees are not the normal type/ they are black. Anything special I should do?
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large bee nest in the yard.. #424705
Asked September 01, 2017, 4:19 PM EDT
I have a large bee nest in the yard.. the bees are not the normal type/ they are black. Anything special I should do?
Douglas County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello.
It looks like you have a nest of the bald faced hornet. If they are not bothering you it is best to wait until the nest is abandoned in the Fall and then dispose of it. Please see the information in this link.
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/nuisance-wasps-and-bees-5-525/
Best Wishes,
It looks like you have a nest of the bald faced hornet. If they are not bothering you it is best to wait until the nest is abandoned in the Fall and then dispose of it. Please see the information in this link.
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/nuisance-wasps-and-bees-5-525/
Best Wishes,
