Bee's Nest
Rich B
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Hi
I have a bird box at my patio attached to a fence post in which Bee's have now set up home. It hasn't been a problem but they are now getting bigger and more aggressive.
I know they wont attack unless i threaten the hive but its getting a bit much now and as the area is quite small and as the number of bee's is increasing im getting concerned. They buzz me all the time and while i love the Bee's in the garden they do attack while im eating my eggs in the morning at the table. The hole is guarded by 3 beefy looking Bouncer Bee's, im sure their watching me....Please dont tell me not to kill them as theres no way id do that or im lucky to have them as i i know that to, but can i get them to Buzz Off naturally. id be happy to have the nest down the other end of the garden but not sure how to move it safely.
R
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Hi Rich B
We've had tree bees (which is probably what yours are) nesting close by several times now and they've not been a problem - there are always some bees 'dancing' outside the entrance during the daytime, but they really don't attack anyone. They're probably just curious about your breakfast
The best way to move the nest box is after dark. Fix a hook to a post at the far end of the garden to hook the nest box onto, then after dark when all the bees have gone to bed you can block up the hole with a piece of foam sponge cut to fit and then take the nest box down and carry it quietly to the new location and hang it up. Remove the sponge bung around midday next day. Detailled instructions and more info here http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees/faqs/moving-bumblebee-nests/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.