There are, in fact, four thousand species of bees native to the United States, and fully one-quarter are ground nesters. Commonly grouped together and referred to as 'digger bees' they comprise 70 ...

Sure, some birds such as Cedar Waxwings and American Goldfinch are just getting started in their nesting efforts for the year, but most other species ... a Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ...

Ground wasps, such as yellowjackets and digger wasps, are species that burrow into the soil to create their nests, often becoming aggressive if disturbed. One surprising and effective way to repel ...