Some of you may have noticed the "bees" inhabiting the green side bunker on #6. I know there have been reports of their presence. As it stand these are actually a species of wasp known as
Sphecius or Cicada Killer Wasps. These wasps are know as solitary or digger wasps and are quite beneficial as they prey on other insects like cicadas. They very rarely sting humans as the males are the aggressors of the species and don't have stingers. The females don't normally sting unless they are handled roughly. These wasps are much more interested in killing their prey. I have been in the bunker multiple times this week, as someone with allergies this was a scary scenario let me tell you, and not one wasp came close to me. They actually scattered until i left the bunker. I know it might look a little intimidating to see them flying around but it is OK to enter the bunker and play your shot. They should only be around for a month/ month and a half.
I have included a couple links that deal with these wasps for you to read at your leisure. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. Happy golfing!
http://www.usga.org/course_care/regional_updates/regional_reports/midatlantic/Hot-Tips-For-This-Summer---July-2011/
http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/cicada_killers.htm
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