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I've been preparing a 5' x 5' area for my first single bee hive, which I should have up soon. However, getting the bees might have to wait until next Spring, but I'm not sure yet.
Anyhow, I wanted to use some form of wood chips, bark or other mulch to help with the weeds in that area, as well as for aesthetic purposes and I'm considering using rubber mulch. I'd also use weed mat and I do have a hive stand that sits 18" up from the ground as well. This will be my first hive and I'm totally new.
My question is this: Does anybody know whether or not the bees will be Ok with the rubber mulch? From reading the pros and cons of using it, I do like how long it will last, so it's worth it on my end, but I want to make sure it won't harm the bees. There won't be any water or any other reason for the bees to go onto the rubber mulch as well.
Thanks,
b1rd
Anyhow, I wanted to use some form of wood chips, bark or other mulch to help with the weeds in that area, as well as for aesthetic purposes and I'm considering using rubber mulch. I'd also use weed mat and I do have a hive stand that sits 18" up from the ground as well. This will be my first hive and I'm totally new.
My question is this: Does anybody know whether or not the bees will be Ok with the rubber mulch? From reading the pros and cons of using it, I do like how long it will last, so it's worth it on my end, but I want to make sure it won't harm the bees. There won't be any water or any other reason for the bees to go onto the rubber mulch as well.
Thanks,
b1rd