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Underground Bee's Nest
Mark144
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Hi,
I recently discovered an underground bees nest in our garden. I wouldn't have minded but the location is less than ideal. What would be the safest way to remove the nest? I don't want to harm the bees just move them along.
Thanks
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This advice might help.
On bumblebees nests: https://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees/habitats/bumblebee-nests/
How to move the nests: https://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees/faqs/moving-bumblebee-nests/
What kind of bee? If it is bumbles, then the nest will die out in a couple of weeks and will not return. If it is solitary bees then they are not harmful. Their sting cannot penetrate human skin. If it is honeybees underground then seek advice from your nearest beekeeping association - details on google. However, it may be wasps - pest controllers will move them for a fee.
Thanks, i'll have a read
Ahh, I may just leave it then. Definitely bumble bees
I am so glad you made that decision Mark.
I had Bumble bees nesting in the groud just 2 metres from my patio doors.. they are a small colony sometimes only 20 or so,,they did there job and left of their own accord... Glad you are ok leaving them to it... Be a different story if it was a Wasps nest..
Last edited: 24 August 2016 18:58:54
Yes, I will leave them bee
On the subject of wildlife does anyone have any camera recommendations? I'd like to be able to see what goes on after sundown. Ideally something that records to an SD card so I can fast forward through the footage on my laptop?
Thanks again
Last edited: 24 August 2016 20:28:52
Found a link that may help you Mark:
http://www.wildviewcameras.co.uk/wildlife-cameras
Glad you decided to leave them! I like the link to the cameras too. I want one of those to watch our pond.
Thanks to your link I found this on amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Infrared-120%C2%B0Wide-Waterproof-Scouting-Surveillance/dp/B00V9HPAB2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1472132332&sr=8-2&keywords=trail+cam
Sounds pretty good to me... 12MP, 1080P, Waterproof, Nightvision, SD Card etc
Price seems pretty good too.
Do you (or anyone else here) have any experience with these?
Thanks again