Where does one buy bees or do natural bees just take up residence?
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Generally bees won't migrate to a brand new hive, and if you try to attract wild bees it could, potentially, take years, or a few weeks, or never. You can contact fire departments or local pet stores and ask if they have a swarm list, if so you can ask to be placed on it. You can also try contacting local beekeepers to get started. Try some of the beekeeping forums for more information. This list is from a few years ago, but may still be valid. http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?218154-Bee-Oueens-and-Package-Provider-List&highlight;=Gardner\'s
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Good question! My husband bought bees through orrbeesupply.com, which are Italian bees. We haven't received them yet, as they are due to arrive after the threat of frost has past in our area, ie., mid April. My husband is a first time beekeeper, so he has done a LOT of research. Hopefully this info will help you.
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Bees are very territorial so a natural colony is not probable. The best two place to get your "starter" bees is at your local Honey Bee Club or online. The key is the Queen and she
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You would need to spray the bees directly or have enough sprayed on an area were they get it on them.
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Not that we are aware of. Have used it for many years and still have bees and insects.
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Yes! I live in a wooded area so I take the cork out, dump the dead bees in the woods and then just rinse the trap out. (You could probably dump it in a toilet.) I'm amazed at how quickly it fills up with bees again!
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Hmm dk all of them but most are natural!!!!!!!! Royal bee jelly is one of the ingredients.
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I paid $37.99 with free shipping for a 4 pack of Y.S. Eco Bee Farms Raw Honey from a different seller earlier in 2014. The price will vary with availability, but it's definitely a case of Buyer Beware!
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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.
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This may be subject to debate but my understanding is that whatever strain you start with, it will eventually be taken over by the wild yeasts in your local area. If you aren't aware, wild yeasts live in the air all over the world and every geographic area evolves it's own unique types. That's why you can leave a bowl of flour and water on the counter and it will sooner or later be colonized. When someone tries to sell you a specific wild yeast you will be able to use it to start a healthy culture but don't pay extra for something exotic because it's only marketing!
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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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You can order the propolis pieces and pollen directly from their website. reallyrawhoney.com
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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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Well the obvious would be to contact your seller but Home Depot or Lowe's may carry compatible ones too. They do for my Alien Bees
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No! the bees are safe and you may catch some bird feathers as they try to feed on the insect population. They usually free themselves after some struggle.
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I put my Mason Bee house up about 6 feet off the ground in the shade of a tree and secured it to a branch towards the inside of the tree. Bees are thriving!
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They work well for me when used correctly. You must put up early before wasp has made their nest. Also take down in rain unless well protected and put right back up. I have had no wasp or bees.
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No, sorry - all bees are only being shipped by ground common carrier -I guess by your location that's not possible - sorry.
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Many of the feeders that use gravity to fill attract bees. I have about 4 separate feeders this is the ONLY ONE that is not attracting the Yellow Jackets that appear in August in my area. I have year-round Hummers in Washington State and I am buying another one of these. My other feeders are useless until the bees go away. Do invest in a tiny bristle brush for the feeding holes the rest cleans up by hand.