What can I do to deter honey bees from my new outdoor water feature?

Question

I tried spraying rocks with clorox (have no fish), hasn't helped. Is there something I can add to water?

I don't want to harm them, but there is usually about 2 dozen at a time swarming the water feature. It is a small area, and we can't go near it. We spent alot of money to have it built. We are in the middle of town, so we don't know where the hive is or where they are coming from. We are just desperate to enjoy our new patio.

Answer 1

PLEASE contact a beekeeper! There are no doubt local persons who make and sell honey, and with the loss of so many honey bees (this is a fact, not a joke) this year, I'm sure they could offer them a hive at no cost to you; look in your local grocery before you kill more of them off, please, without bees, we get fewer ( a lot!) choices fruits (including trees like pear and apple) and veg, so do a little homework for a lot of benefit!

Answer 2

If you don't want them in your fountain offer them water somewhere else. They are coming to drink and won't hurt you deliberately. If you call the state agriculture department (or city if they have one) they can put you in touch with a bee collector who can capture the hive and move it, assuming you want them gone. They will really help your gardens if you let them stay.

You can spray the rocks with Almond extract and put it in the water too. The scent tells the bees not to go near that spot, it is a natural deterrent and will not harm the bees.

Answer 3

The honey bee extinctions are an excessively truly and severe drawback. There appear to be 2 elements which might be at play. One is poisons and different insecticides. As bees acquire pollen from crops they're identifying up poisons and bringing them dwelling wherein it contaminates their meals provide. The moment and extra pervasive drawback is that the so referred to as killer bees, which don't produce honey, are infiltrating honey bee colonies, and spoiling the gene pool. Some gurus are pointing to different issues in bee ecosystems, however evidence of those different claims is sparse at first-class.

Answer 4

Why do you want to get rid of them? Bees are crucial to our environment. They cross pollinate fruits , vegetables, flowers, etc. With out them, mankind and the animal kingdom is doomed.

You have provided a water source for them, let them be. With the addition of the water and the flowers and other landscaping that are sure to follow, you will be attracting all sorts of insects. Bees, ants, butterflies, ladybugs, spiders ..... all natural and part of our ecosystem.

Too many people are using pesticides to kill these creatures, and it's not necessary.

You created a NATURE garden, now let the creatures of nature enjoy it with you.

Answer 5

Goodness, don't harm the honey bees. We are losing them fast due to disease. We need them, without the honey bees, no fruit or vegetables. They are probably after the water, and will not hurt you unless you step on one barefoot, or harm their hive. Leave honey bees alone.

Answer 6

Grow up. These insects are only getting a drink from the water that you provided to them. They have no interest in you unless they feel threatened, so don't threaten them.