To get rid of sweat bees outside, here are effective methods:

• Use fragrant plants and essential oils such as mint, eucalyptus, and citronella around the yard to repel sweat bees, as they dislike these scents. Position them especially near seating areas or where people gather.
• Mulch exposed ground and bare soil deeply to prevent sweat bees from nesting, as they prefer sandy, soft soil for burrowing.
• Keep lawns well-watered to make the soil damp, which sweat bees avoid, and cover bare patches with grass or ground cover plants.
• Wear protective clothing like long sleeves and pants to reduce exposed skin that attracts sweat bees.
• Use natural sprays made from water, vinegar, peppermint, and eucalyptus oils applied to exposed skin or sprayed around the yard.
• Avoid floral perfumes or lotions that attract sweat bees.
• Set up homemade traps using soda bottles with sweet bait (e.g., honey) to capture sweat bees near frequented areas.
• If infestation is severe, covering the nesting area with tarps for a week can disrupt their breeding cycle.

These methods discourage sweat bees without harming their important role in pollination, focusing on making the environment less attractive and reducing contact with humans.