We call them ground hornets. The only way I have been able to get rid of them is by pouring gas down the hole. Carefully watch to see where they go in & out of the ground. They will have a "front" door and a "back" door. Try to cover one hole while you gas the other, then swap holes. Light it if you want to but with a long stick from a good distance or you might lose some hair.
2006-09-18 02:25:00
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answered by kw13815 4
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I'm not really sure, but my first guess is bumble bees. If it is a bumblebee they will not try to sting you because they will die if they do.
About yellow jackets (mentioned by IAINTELLEN)...
1) They are small.
2) Colors are yellow w/ brown stripes
3) They are a type of wasp, not a hornet. A hornet is bigger, red, with black wings.
4) They make paper nests above ground wherever they can find a place that isn't disturbed often.
2006-09-18 09:35:54
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answered by ModelFlyerChick 6
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Yellow jackets... usually you have to wait until evening when they are all in there to exterminate the hive. Call an exterminator. They have a pressurized tank they can spray all the way into the nest to get rid of them fast. I would do this as soon as possible, because if someone steps on the nest and angers them, they will chase and attack.
2006-09-18 09:31:14
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answered by jigsawinc 4
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They're not bees. They're yellow jackets. A type of hornet. Bumble bees like low nests, but don't nest underground.
2006-09-18 09:07:37
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answered by IAINTELLEN 6
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You are probably talking about wood bores. The look a lot like a bumble bee. Or it could be a bumble bee. The bees have stingers the wood bores do not.
2006-09-18 09:07:16
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answered by vbryant52 2
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wasps and ground bees do. better buy some wasp and hornet spray. they are hard to get rid of and they sting pretty bad.
2006-09-18 09:11:08
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answered by Mary S 3
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those are yellow jackets. very mean. it's best to wait until winter when they hibernate then pour kerosene or diesel fuel in the hole. or if it's away from a building, pour gas in and light it.
2006-09-18 09:17:59
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answered by pnybt 4
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these are wasps and can be very mean - try to get rid of them
2006-09-18 09:11:26
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answered by dracos1964 1
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