http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ How To Get Rid of Things: Forums Tag: mistery en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:51 +0000 http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-587 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:57:58 +0000 getagrip 587@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Hey that's a great idea..and simple. I'm all for the KISS method. "Keep it simple stupid." Thanks for that info.In fact I'll use it myself! No royalties for you though..deal? </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-584 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:08:07 +0000 roxanneboscobel 584@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Good Morning!! I had cicada killers in my front yard right in front of my porch (probably about 50 of them flying around the 'worst' year. My husband began putting down the four times a year Scott's lawn treatment, which includes a grub killer, and by the second summer (last summer) they were substantially reduced and this year I only saw one mound. So if you find a grub killer and put it down the holes to kill the egg/grub, you should see a reduction. And it really is true that they are not interested in you or your pets, but they are pretty scary looking! </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-532 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:49:18 +0000 getagrip 532@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>So that's 3.. well I think you'll have to take corrective action soon or next year it will become a problem. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-531 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:50:52 +0000 Christa 531@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Hey,guess what, she is back. This morning I had a new mound!They are not in the grass, they are on my patio between chracks in the flagstone.I don't mind them and if they don't sting so be it.<br /> I will miss the little buggers. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-518 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:52:31 +0000 getagrip 518@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Don't forget that she kills a cicada..puts it down in the hole..lays her egg on it so next year..guess what!? Yep another bee. This may be just one female as they will dig one hole for one egg. I bet your yard has bare spots. If so you need to re seed them to discourage the behavior. You may have to put something like Sevin dust in the holes to kill the larvae. Oh, they eat whatever they want, mostly insects.But if they were in my yard and wanted a double cheeseburger and fries I'd give it to 'em!! </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-517 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:40:25 +0000 Christa 517@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>thanks for the link!This confirms it,Cicada Killer Wasp.The mounds came up about 4 days ago and every morning there is fresh dirt and markings ( impressions).Today I turned the hose on and washed the mounds away.Will see what comes up in the morning.Yes I have seen them flying,almost like humming birds.My one neighbor has 3 mounds and entrance holes. Don't know about any one else.I did contact the N.C. extension office but as of today no responce.If they are beneficial,and I'm sure the are, what do they eat? Maybe the japanese beatles and june bugs? We had very few of either one this year.Will keep you posted. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-514 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:01:01 +0000 samoya22 514@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>That's true. Have you thought about contacting your local extension office and having someone come out to look at the mystery mounds? I'd correct the spelling of the title of this thread, but Mistery sounds like such a manly word.</p> <p>Jonathan 1, Dictionary 0 </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-502 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:46:14 +0000 getagrip 502@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Hey Christa..while Jonathon is walking around the park ( checking out the summer dresses I bet)let me remind you these guys are beneficial. The male does not sting and the female will only sting if you really ask for it. Don't ask. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-497 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:32:06 +0000 samoya22 497@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Oh boy! Cicada killers. Fancy you should mention these, Christa, because I was just in the park the other day and I saw these gigantic wasps flying around. I'd never seen one before. Simply amazing. So, while I was looking up Cicada Killers for you I noticed that these were the creatures I was talking about. Did these mystery mounds pop up just recently? Do your neighbors have them? Have you seen any abnormally large wasps buzzing about your garden?</p> <p>Here's the link I found about them: <a href="http://saltthesandbox.org/cicada_hunt/CicadaKillers.htm" rel="nofollow">http://saltthesandbox.org/cicada_hunt/CicadaKillers.htm</a></p> <p>-J </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-482 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:23:56 +0000 Christa 482@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>I have been checking the web and I think they could be cicada killers.Tell me how to send pics to you and I will.The size is like a breakfast plate and the hole is about 1 inch .The bee size must be fairly large because the indentation in the coarse dirt is about 1 1/2 inch wide and maybe 1/2 inch deep.My neighbor has not had this problem at all until now.<br /> I guess the bees like me because I'm so sweet!?<br /> Also I have noticed that we had very few June bugs this year, and where are the japanese beetles?( not that I miss both!)We normaly have an over abundance.<br /> Christa </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-480 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:46:48 +0000 getagrip 480@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>It sounds like some sort of solitary wasp. What is it with you and bees? Are they getting even for something you did a long time ago? Have you seen any big 3 in long<br /> reddish guys zipping around the yard? Let us know what size "plate" and what size hole.<br /> Also I wonder if the neighbor may have had this problem for a few years and they are just beginning to come over to your house. J you on this ? </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/mistery-mounds#post-478 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:50:04 +0000 Christa 478@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>I found 2 very mysteries mounds in my yard.How can I send pictures to you for viewing?The mounds are of very corse granules,and are about 2 inches high and the size of a plate.There is a indentation in the dirt at the entrance hole.It looks like something crawled out of it.Could it be a hornet nest? My neighbor has the same thing.<br /> Please let me know where and how I can send pictures to you.<br /> Thank you,<br /> Christa. </p>