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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2015
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    I suspect that they are not bees, but wasps, like yellow jackets, that look very similar to bees. Regular bees are not aggressive, while wasps tend to be aggressive. If they have established a nest near that area, it may be best to seek out a professional to help remove them so no one else gets stung or hurt. This article can also help you with getting rid of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/kill-wasps.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 17, 2015
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    If it is nematodes, there is nothing that can be done to help the affected plant officially, but I would give neem oil a try. It affects many types of pests and might work on these. Also, good soil can help reduce the rate of the nematode spread and can slow them down in terms of the damage they can cause.

    I would have an extension service verify that it is indeed nematodes before doing anything beyond what I just mentioned above.

    Here is additional information on nematodes: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-knot-nematode-disease-a-stunted-plant-growth-cause.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 17, 2015
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    I'm not sure with this description. You can send us an image and this will help with identification.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2015
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    Wow, this could be a lot of insects. That being said, here are two possibilities (based on your zone) that I came up with:

    If it's red, black and fuzzy, it could be the red velvet ant: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef442.asp

    Some types of fire ants can get quite large and are both red (up front) and black

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2015
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    You can hose it down well with water and cut it back by up to 1/3 before bringing it indoors. Neem oil is a good treatment for any pest issues that you may have.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2015
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    Here is a link that will help you with Grasshopper control.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/grasshopper-control.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 23, 2015
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    This is a case where I would call in an expert.
    You want to kill the worms safely, so the proper chemicals for a home environment should be used.

    Search for pest control in your area.

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