Has anyone tried this with ground bees? We have three active hives. One is up against the house, two are next to a pond and we don't want chemicals.
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We have not tried this on ground bees....if you or anyone else has please let us know how it works.
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Sorry, can't help you. Bought the Mole-Zap for a friend who has only used it for his mole problems. Sometimes it is best to consult a professional. Many of the pest control companies are using methods that are not harmful to the environment.
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That's a good question but I don't have the answer, sorry :(I do know that we have bee hives on our property but haven't had any issues with the bees on the feeder :)
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Mix it with enough vegetable shortening to hold it together and place it in or very near the hive on a piece of paper. I like to lay it on top of the frames inside a Langstroth hive. Make sure you don't attract pests or grow mold.
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Megan: I have not had any problems with bees with my feeders in Tennessee and northern NY. I find the feeder easy to wash, clean and fill. I've owned a number of feeders and find this one is the best by far. I love the ant guard on top of feeder too !!
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Do not kill the bees since there is a bee shortage. Check your yellow pages for bee removal companies. Some of them will remove hives for free.
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Our mason bees lay eggs and fill the tubes with mud...they hatch in the spring and do the whole thing over again. We're going into our 4th season with it....so far, 85% of the tubes get filled with mud. The bees don't like those "big" tubes though...manufacturer needs to redesign IMO. We're very happy with it. Last season we added a rectangular one and only 1 hole/tube was filled with mud...we'll see what the future holds. No spiders or problems.
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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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What I do is put water in it so it doesn't flow out & then thru the top of it, I put a teaspoon of honey in . The wasps & hornets, etc. love it & you will love that they cannot come out again!.......Diane
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I had no problem blending this in to liquid bees wax, shea butter and coconut oil...just put a little in at a time and stirred. Not sure why it isn't working for you.
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I personally have not had a problem with bees. I use this feeder because the holes are larger than the average hummingbird holes, so orioles can eat from this feeder. I actually have more orioles using this feeder than hummers. Since I'm trying to attract orioles, that works for me. If you're only feeding hummers and you have lots of bees, then you should look at the other types of bee-resistant feeders.
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Yes, I have and it worked great. I would recommend using a hgher concentration than on the bottle-- 3 tbls per gallon, not 2. Also, be sure to wet tops and undersides of leaves and you will probably have to reapply to make sure they stay controlled. Lots of luck-- squash bugs are tough to eradicate.
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The real question is how do you get them to go in? We have one at our lake house that only had one bee while others wreaked havoc on our house. We have one at our home that has none and have drilled into our fence and deck. Maybe I didn't place it in the right place
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I haven't tried this honey, and I buy organic, but an "organic" label on honey is silly to me. Honey bees can range miles and miles away from their hive, meaning that even if bee keepers are careful of their immediate surroundings, there's absolutely no way to guarantee that a bee hasn't taken nectar from treated crops, or GMO crops. Just something to think about before you spend more on "organic" honey :)
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Our first house had bees the following week however none have returned as of June. Our second house installed several months ago remains empty, too. Be sure you position it for morning sun only. Afternoon sun just about anywhere will be cook the cocoons.
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I believe so ...but if you read further on ..you will find out that this product kills bee's ... which I am not willing to do ... so I don't use it anymore .. Thanks Terry
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Don't buy it. It is so toxic, really. Not worth it for your own health and the environment. I would place the orchids in a window with direct sun for a few weeks, or I would use a toothbrush and some dishsoap in water to clean the surfaces of the plant (if mites/larva are the problem). Steer clear of such harsh chemicals though. This is banned in Europe. It is what is causing the honeybee collapse in the US.
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I do not think so. I wouldn't get rid of the honey bees anyway. they are too beneficial to the environment.