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Your statement implied in this sentence is not true. Hornets and bees may choose to nest on the ground or in a tree. Hornets more commonly prefer the ground, where the opposite holds for bees.

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Because they can have their nests underground. Just kidding. Bees and wasps have nests underground, so their hives above ground won't get ruined. See? I am a scientist.

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Wasps, bumble bees and feral bees will often build their nests underground, sometimes utilising small holes that have been abandoned by small rodents

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