Does the unit capture bees? Concerned about collateral damage to beneficial insects.
1317100
No I have not had bees collect in this although it does collect a whole lot of other insects
1405321
No question is dumb..and I have had no issues harming or deterring hummers or butterflies...mason bees are pollinators, I only worry about wasps that are loving the garden, they are not kind to the hummers & butterflies....make sure to follow the directions on the perfect location!! Hope that helped...
1612827
Hi Chris,Sorry for the delay in writing. I'm embarrassed to tell you I do not know because I bought it as a display for a lesson I was given that tied into honey bees. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2189230
The bees are attracted to fresh wood. Once inside they investigate it as a pissible nest. Once they want to leave, they go for the sunlight and get stuck in the jar. If two get stuck, they'll fight until they die. I've caught a few with this style. I still see them, but no where near the nusance that they used to be. DO NOT HANG IT. Buy the mounted version or mount this one. They won't go in it if it's swinging.
2212094
We have bees here but I have never noticed them flying around the fly traps. Never. Just flies crawling and flying around the traps.
435639
Yes, unless they are tiny, since the only holes are the tiny ones for the birds. I have seen bees around but never feeding just checking things out.
1904933
I have not had a problem with bees or wasps on these feeders, and I have on other types. I HAVE found ants on and inside the feeder though, but they don't seem to bother the hummers, and since it is emptied every other day and needs refilling, I keep the feeder cleaned and any ants are not there very long.
190193
The traps are made for the ants to access, as a beekeeper I would be wary of anything, however these ant traps work very well on all ants and the access would be very difficult if not impossible for a bee due to the size of the opening. I do not know of the gel.
843221
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
2039722
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.
1477004
I don't see how Honey bees could be affected. The Nemotodes only attack the borers inside the tree.
834264
I have used these traps for years and find them very successful for: 1. flies, 2. wasp, 3. other flying insects but no bumblebees. In fact I have one trap setting directly over our carpenter bees nest and none have ever gone in the trap. I personally use Hornet spray for the bees which kills immediately in hole or out.
2189225
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking but I can tell you this: it worked! After years of problems with carpenter bees at my mailbox post, this simple thing eliminated the problem!! Don't expect overnight results - but if you are patient, it will slowly but steadily eliminate the bee population.
1319220
Hello. No. For some reason the bee's cant figure out how to get out of the jar. I caught six last week and finally had to empty the dead ones from the jar to make room for more. I would highly recommend though that the trap be securely fastened down. I used a couple screws to mount mine to one of my eves. Not sure how well it would work if it is swinging around on a hook. Hope this helps.
2189227
All last summer we got about 6 bees and we have to units .. This spring they are drilling every place but here! I would try your method first!
1477002
Great question. I have found nothing that they could harm bees. They live in the soil and go after grubs and such. I would do my research but I would prefer this to pesticides that I'm certain hurts our bees.
385358
dont know . I havent taken mine out of the box as my bees died .sorry couldnt help you