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Hi Guys,
My son in law has discovered that he has a colony of white-tailed bees nesting in his roof. Ordinarily, this would not be an issue, but the bees are beginning to cause problems as they are over an area where my 20 month old granddaughter likes to play. We have tried moving her garden toys to another part of the garden, but the bees are still more attentive than any of us are happy with. Is there anything we can do to reduce the likelihood of bee/grandchild interaction? Obviously, we don’t want to imprison her indoors, nor do we want to take any drastic measures against the bees. Any and all positive responses will be gratefully received.
My son in law has discovered that he has a colony of white-tailed bees nesting in his roof. Ordinarily, this would not be an issue, but the bees are beginning to cause problems as they are over an area where my 20 month old granddaughter likes to play. We have tried moving her garden toys to another part of the garden, but the bees are still more attentive than any of us are happy with. Is there anything we can do to reduce the likelihood of bee/grandchild interaction? Obviously, we don’t want to imprison her indoors, nor do we want to take any drastic measures against the bees. Any and all positive responses will be gratefully received.
Sounds like the tree bumble bee:
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/i...
The general rule for any bee is leave them alone and they will leave you alone. So no 'swatting' at them when they fly by. The ones appearing to swarm around the nest are males waiting for a female to emerge so not interested in you. The only thing they really don't like is vibration.
They should be gone by the end of summer.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/i...
The general rule for any bee is leave them alone and they will leave you alone. So no 'swatting' at them when they fly by. The ones appearing to swarm around the nest are males waiting for a female to emerge so not interested in you. The only thing they really don't like is vibration.
They should be gone by the end of summer.
We have a load of bees that have taken up residency in our compost box!
They have so far caused no issue to any of us including our dogs and children. I have stood right next to the composterand they are not interested in me.
I suspect if they are ignored, they will ignore you and your granchild but I think some bee keepers could help with relocating them as I can understand why that may be the preferred option.
They have so far caused no issue to any of us including our dogs and children. I have stood right next to the composterand they are not interested in me.
I suspect if they are ignored, they will ignore you and your granchild but I think some bee keepers could help with relocating them as I can understand why that may be the preferred option.
951TSE said:
Sounds like the tree bumble bee:
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/i...
The general rule for any bee is leave them alone and they will leave you alone. So no 'swatting' at them when they fly by. The ones appearing to swarm around the nest are males waiting for a female to emerge so not interested in you. The only thing they really don't like is vibration.
They should be gone by the end of summer.
Those are what I have. The link says the males don't have stings so presumably just the queens? I've rescued 3 of those from my workshop recently.https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/i...
The general rule for any bee is leave them alone and they will leave you alone. So no 'swatting' at them when they fly by. The ones appearing to swarm around the nest are males waiting for a female to emerge so not interested in you. The only thing they really don't like is vibration.
They should be gone by the end of summer.
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