Many ground bees need dry, sandy dirt to dig their nests. This kind of soil is easier for them to scoop out and tunnel through so that creating a larger burrow is possible.

Ground bees dig into the soil to build their nests. The digging goes a lot easier for them if there is little in the way to impede their digging, including grass.

Instead, all female ground bees are fertile and also serve as worker bees, building burrows and collecting food. During mating season, each female will dig a burrow at least 6 inches deep.

Instead, all female ground bees are fertile and also serve as worker bees, building burrows and collecting food. During mating season, each female will dig a burrow at least 6 inches deep.

Instead, all female ground bees are fertile and also serve as worker bees, building burrows and collecting food. During mating season, each female will dig a burrow at least 6 inches deep.

Instead, all female ground bees are fertile and also serve as worker bees, building burrows and collecting food. During mating season, each female will dig a burrow at least 6 inches deep.

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Hayes said carpenter bees burrow in wood because it offers protection. “They love habitats that are safe and secure,” Hayes said. “If there were no houses, they would do it in trees.

Hayes said carpenter bees burrow in wood because it offers protection. “They love habitats that are safe and secure,” Hayes said. “If there were no houses, they would do it in trees.