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I have been told that buckeye is poison to bees and every other animal as well.
I know an area that is thick in buckeye trees and have watched the bees thriving for five years now.
Not just one hive,either.
This is a canyon twenty miles long and the bees can be found along the entire length. No domestic hives within several miles at either end of the canyon. So I am certain they are feral.
Right now they are working the buckwheat. I can spot fifty bees on any plant I look at.
When the buckeye was in bloom it was plenty strong but I didn't notice bees working it.
Have I found a new strain of bees or am I missing something about buckeye?
I will be putting out traps next year.
I know an area that is thick in buckeye trees and have watched the bees thriving for five years now.
Not just one hive,either.
This is a canyon twenty miles long and the bees can be found along the entire length. No domestic hives within several miles at either end of the canyon. So I am certain they are feral.
Right now they are working the buckwheat. I can spot fifty bees on any plant I look at.
When the buckeye was in bloom it was plenty strong but I didn't notice bees working it.
Have I found a new strain of bees or am I missing something about buckeye?
I will be putting out traps next year.