Is this safe for the bees?
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The short answer is: MAYBE (if the bees come into direct contact with the solution before it dries it could cause some problems). Once it dries, it should not present a problem, unless it happens to be on the pollen bearing parts of the plant flower AND is combined with any kind of insecticide. If that happens, the contact between the bee and that pollen surface will likely cause insecticide transfer to the bee, and, of course, would then be fatal to the bee. Virtually ALL insecticides will result in the same outcome if the bee has such contact. If insect (bee) absorbs the insecticide, directly or indirectly, the result is fatal. However, if ONLY a fungicide is used, then the bees will likely survive such contact. Hope that answers the question
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As a general rule, fungicides, including Daconil, are safe to use around honey bees. Source: Virginia Tech
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no. It was for stinkbugs. We want bees to come into our flowers and garden to pollinate.
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The ingredients in this product are not toxic to bees, however; we do not recommend directly spraying them with the product. We recommend applying according to the directions on the label. If a bee were to come in contact with a plant that the product has dried on, the bee would not be harmed.
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I don't know. This my first season with it and the bees are busy setting up housekeeping in it. Don't want to disturb them right now!!
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Sorry Madeline, I don't know why they would escape. I just checked mine and it has four bees in it now - all dead.
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No, I don't have bee guards. I only use the jelly cups because I attract more birds with jelly than I ever did with nectar.
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No, I didn't put anything in mine. Mine has only caught wood bees. Make sure you hang it where it won't swing too much or it won't work.
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As far as I know, this is a very safe product. At one time, it was recommended by the Weston A. Price Foundation and I've also seen it recommended on a nutrition website called Healing Naturally by Bee.
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I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. And it will definitely kill bees. I would suggest you do it either in the evening or very early in the morning.
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sure, it is pretty safe, you can use it near food as well. I used it inside my house. it smells orange afterward. Ants never come back from the same spot.
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I don't think Liquid fence is a natural product and would be dangerous for bees. You'd have to read the label carefully. I used up a whole bottle and it kept rabbits and squirrels from eating my plants. I bought a second bottle and it did not work! Animals ate my plants to the ground.
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No. Not necessarily. It can be used in the springduring build up and the fall as bees prepare for winter. I know some who feed it all year to weak hives. If you live in an area with less diversity in flowering plants, i'd consider it.
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It is treated with inoculant to prevent disease, etc. Still won't hurt bees.
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YES, the active ingredient Imidacloprid is listed as a DO NOT USE when honeybees are active or nearby. See http://www.beyondpesticides.org which lists products harmfuls to bees, from the center for food safety.
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Good question. I wouldn't try it. Paraffin is mixed with oil etc. don't think it's healthy. But bees wax has no oil so it make get stuck on your skin.
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I have read the answer is "yes", but you have to be careful to keep it away from areas where you have bees as it will kill them too. I believe it will kill all bugs.
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I dont know I used it in spring and fed it dry and my bees loved it. You might want to look on you tube or email Mann lake. But bees do like it alot.