Howdy Y’all,
Newcomer here. I’ve spent a bit of time on your forum searching for a solution to my problem, and because of some time issues decided to sign up and impose myself on you.
The short version is – I just found a swarm of bees and I’ve got a mobile 2 yr old grand-daughter coming to visit in a few days. What to do ?
First thought was to find a bee-keeper. I’m looking for one but so far nothing – there’s nobody in the phone book, craigslist, this website, A&M’s site, etc. that’s within 150 miles of here (Abilene TX)
Some questions I’ve got:
1 - What happens when people try to “spray ‘em with Raid” like I’ve read here ? Doesn’t sound like it’s good whatever it is.
2 – I’ve read that it’s nigh impossible to tell friendlies from AHBs outside a lab other than their behavior, correct ? I got awful close to these guys by accident, turned on a motor that’s 6 inches away from ‘em and didn’t seem to disturb them any. Can we take anything from that ?
3 – If I can’t find a bee-keeper have I got any options ? I’d rather run them off than have ‘em killed. I like bees (although one of ‘em put me into shock once).
The bees are in a 1.5’ x 1.5’ round plastic stand that holds a swimming pool filter (has a 3” hole in it that gave them access). I’m allergic to stings so have to limit my options accordingly, but other than that willing to try most anything.
I’d appreciate any and all advice !
LOB
P.S. Nice website.
Newcomer here. I’ve spent a bit of time on your forum searching for a solution to my problem, and because of some time issues decided to sign up and impose myself on you.
The short version is – I just found a swarm of bees and I’ve got a mobile 2 yr old grand-daughter coming to visit in a few days. What to do ?
First thought was to find a bee-keeper. I’m looking for one but so far nothing – there’s nobody in the phone book, craigslist, this website, A&M’s site, etc. that’s within 150 miles of here (Abilene TX)
Some questions I’ve got:
1 - What happens when people try to “spray ‘em with Raid” like I’ve read here ? Doesn’t sound like it’s good whatever it is.
2 – I’ve read that it’s nigh impossible to tell friendlies from AHBs outside a lab other than their behavior, correct ? I got awful close to these guys by accident, turned on a motor that’s 6 inches away from ‘em and didn’t seem to disturb them any. Can we take anything from that ?
3 – If I can’t find a bee-keeper have I got any options ? I’d rather run them off than have ‘em killed. I like bees (although one of ‘em put me into shock once).
The bees are in a 1.5’ x 1.5’ round plastic stand that holds a swimming pool filter (has a 3” hole in it that gave them access). I’m allergic to stings so have to limit my options accordingly, but other than that willing to try most anything.
I’d appreciate any and all advice !
LOB
P.S. Nice website.