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Post by Shelley on Aug 6, 2007 17:32:43 GMT -7
Hi,
I have a bunch of honey bees that have been nesting for about 2 months and have a hive. My HOA called a pest control person and they plan to knock the hive out of the dormer (outside about 18' up) tomorrow. They hope the bees will leave and will likely kill some.
Help -- I want a more bee friendly approach.
shelley.wagner@intel.com
(503) 860 8671
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Post by bob on Aug 7, 2007 6:04:02 GMT -7
Honey bees don't normally have outdoor hives. sounds like yellow jackets.
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Post by Shelley on Aug 12, 2007 15:29:34 GMT -7
Ok, it isn't really outside -- it is under some of the boards on my outside doomer. A pest control guy told me they are honey bees. Since they have not tried to sting, annoy or bother anyone, it seems reasonable.
How do I check? My choices are to have the pest guys kill them or try to find bee keeper to move them. The HOA has to pay the pest control guys or bee keeper either way. Anyone interested?
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Post by drew on Aug 12, 2007 22:05:38 GMT -7
Unfortunately it is to late in the year to really save them. There is no way for them to get established and organized in a hive by winter.  Choices are if they are not bothering anything wait until spring to see if they make it. Someone(beekeeper) will surely take them in the spring of the year.. OR Have them killed by the bug guy.   There is no good way to save them at this point in the year |
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Post by Shelley on Aug 16, 2007 13:58:03 GMT -7
Thank you, that is good information to know. I am assuming bee's hibernate. I understand the only real damage is if the bee's leave the hive and the honey will leak and do damage.
How do I make sure the pest control guy knew what he was talking about (aka bee vs. yellow jacket)?
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There is no good way to save them at this point in the year