I am not sure if these bees are honeybees or what but they have nested there and bore down into the ground so I have no idea how big the nests actually are. I got stung mowing the grass today because I stepped on the nest not realizing it was there and about 100 bees swarmed out of the nest. They look like yellow jackets.How do you get rid of bees that build their nests in the ground around patios and sidewalks?
I had a nest in the ground and I used a termite killer that was mixed with a gallon of water. I just flushed the entire area and they were gone the next day. It could be mixed with a hose sprayer and shot from a distance away, but they are usually quiet at evening and are all in the nest so it's easy to just walk up and dump the gallon on the nest. Good luck.How do you get rid of bees that build their nests in the ground around patios and sidewalks?
My dad would use gasoline, but always with his legs and arms covered. But that was many years ago, now they have pesticides that have long sprayers that enable you to get deeper into the ground. I would not do it during the daytime as that is usually when they are active and whatever you do, have any body parts covered and maybe a bug spray for any exposed areas. Carry a bucket or something to put over the hole once you've poured in the pesticide, but make sure it's large enough to cover the area and put it over the hole and surrounding area immediately and set a brick or something heavy on the bucket or whatever you are using - (just in case their some sort of mutuant yellow jackets - just kidding, but play it safe). Stay away from the area for a couple of days and when you check it out, be sure you are wearing protection, if there are any dead bees under the bucket and none are coming out of the hole, you may have done the trick, but just give it one more injection of pesticide in the event there may be some in the nest that weren't affected. Good luck! Oh, afterwards you should fill in the hole with heavier soil or small rocks and keep your eye on that area for any future sightings, also, when you are doing this, I would carry a can of Spray or even hair spray for the stray ones (hair spray works great, they just stiffen in mid air and fall right there - use something cheap that would weigh heavy on your own hair and get the ultra hold - works for any bug I have encountered inside or outside.
They are mud wasps and the only good way to remove them permanently is to wait until dusk and that way they are all in the nest ( can't see to fly in the dim light), pour a bit of gas down the hole %26amp; throw in a match.
please don't pour gas on them. go out at dusk or dawn and treat the area with sevin dust that you can get at the local big box store. the dust works its way down the hair follicle of the pest and will kill them. there will be eggs in the nest that will come out next spring, set out bee traps before the spring, just when the threat of frost is over and you will capture the queen thus reducing the threat of the bees in your area. hopes this helps. oh by the way the best knock down bee killer i have used is sold at lo..s , i can't remember the name at this moment, but it is commercial grade stuff and cost a dollar or so more but this stuff has worked a lot better for me than the cheaper stuff.
Pour gasoline on it.
Pour some gasoline into the nest, make sure you do this fast,through a match, and watch the bee massacre. Wear some type of protection, such as long pants, long sleeve, gloves, and boots.
Friday, 11 December 2009
Where can I find out more information on the Africanized Honey Bees also known as the Killer Bees?
The transportation of the bees.
Deaths from the bees.
I need to know this because I'm doing an essay on these bees for school so any and all information I get will help my essay.
Thank you very much.Where can I find out more information on the Africanized Honey Bees also known as the Killer Bees?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africanized鈥?/a>
i will not quote anything, just get your information from the above.
and here's more information.
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/misc/bees/鈥?/a>
Deaths from the bees.
I need to know this because I'm doing an essay on these bees for school so any and all information I get will help my essay.
Thank you very much.Where can I find out more information on the Africanized Honey Bees also known as the Killer Bees?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africanized鈥?/a>
i will not quote anything, just get your information from the above.
and here's more information.
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/misc/bees/鈥?/a>
What happened to all the honey bees?
They are not as many honey bees as there use to bee. Does anyone know what happened to them?What happened to all the honey bees?
When I was a kid you couldn't run across the lawn without getting stung by a honeybee. However those days are over. Two things have led to the tremendous decline in honeybees.
First, spraying for mosquitoes has killed off most all of them except those cared for by beekeepers. I know they spray to prevent encephalitis and west Nile virus but the effect on honeybees have been devastating.
Second, a particular mite, parasitic on honeybees, has killed off a lot of those taken care of by the beekeepers. Consequently in certain states, like Ohio for example, there are no native honeybees left--only those of beekeepers. As the chief pollinators of many flowering plants this has hurt them also.What happened to all the honey bees?
They are all in my kitchen!!!! .....DAMNIT!!! I think I have a hive in my attic. Did you know they can eat a hole through drywall to get in!?! I patched that puppy the minute I saw them crawl through. I killed no less than 50 one day. It was like an Alfred Hitchcock movie! *shivers*
It's the time of year - they arte going into hibernation mode now, so you won't see many out and about until spring. If you mean you have less bees about in general, it could be that when a new queen starts her own hive, she's going to where it is safer, and there is a wider variety of flowers to feed from. If you live in a city area, this will happen as the city expands. And they all do, sadly.
When I was a kid you couldn't run across the lawn without getting stung by a honeybee. However those days are over. Two things have led to the tremendous decline in honeybees.
First, spraying for mosquitoes has killed off most all of them except those cared for by beekeepers. I know they spray to prevent encephalitis and west Nile virus but the effect on honeybees have been devastating.
Second, a particular mite, parasitic on honeybees, has killed off a lot of those taken care of by the beekeepers. Consequently in certain states, like Ohio for example, there are no native honeybees left--only those of beekeepers. As the chief pollinators of many flowering plants this has hurt them also.What happened to all the honey bees?
They are all in my kitchen!!!! .....DAMNIT!!! I think I have a hive in my attic. Did you know they can eat a hole through drywall to get in!?! I patched that puppy the minute I saw them crawl through. I killed no less than 50 one day. It was like an Alfred Hitchcock movie! *shivers*
It's the time of year - they arte going into hibernation mode now, so you won't see many out and about until spring. If you mean you have less bees about in general, it could be that when a new queen starts her own hive, she's going to where it is safer, and there is a wider variety of flowers to feed from. If you live in a city area, this will happen as the city expands. And they all do, sadly.
How old were you when you leaned about the birds and the bees?
At what age did your parents have the talk and do you feel like it was given to you at the appropriate age?How old were you when you leaned about the birds and the bees?
I had a friend tell me when I was around 8, I think I was a little young, but knowing everything a little early didn't matter.How old were you when you leaned about the birds and the bees?
to tell you the truth i really can't remember, i believe it was around 9 or 10. it was only me and my mom so we were close and she never felt embarrased to have to ';explain things to me';. i felt it was the perfect time since i would end up getting my period at age 11 and knew what to expect.
When my mom had my first talk with me, I was 6. It wasn't too detailed, but I learned the basics. I was getting ready to go to school and she didn't want me to hear anything there that might confuse me. Well, the first day I was sick so I missed school. We found out later that two kids had brought knives to school and tried to stab the teacher. I was home schooled from then on :)
After that, I just kind of learned odds and ends until I was 13 and ';the curse'; began. lol.
My parents never gave me the talk. My friend told me all about sex and how it's done when I was 9 years old. I could have waited.
I think a child should learn this around the age of 11 or 12 years old. In most classes they have sex ed. videos they let the kids watch in either the 6th or 7th grade. So the parents should have the talk before they have to learn it else where.
One of my friends told me in fourth grade because her parents had bought her a book. My parents never mentioned it and still haven't to this day (I'm now a junior in high school).
NO HELP IT WAS SELF DEVELOPMENT BY OWN.
6th grade sex ed class, with all of my classmates. My parents never once even approached the subject.
welll my mom and dad didnt really talk to me about sex i just kinda leared on my own :)
I was about eight years old. I did feel that it was an appropriate age for me but not all people are like me. I had been through so much in that area that she just talked to me about it and offered to buy the protection when I was going to start being active.
My parents never talked to me about it we learned it in school I think 6th grade..now there teaching it in 4th grade!!!
5th grade, age 13
At age eight. I came home early one day from school and was excited because my dad was off of work on vacation and we were planning to go to the beach. As I arrived at the door I decided to scare my mother by sneaking in the house and not ringing the door bell. Once I was in, my mother was not in sight. I kept sneaking around for I feared my father would see me before I could scare my mother. As I quietly approached my parents door though, I would hear abrupt and uncommon noises. Once at the door, I peered through the small crack the slightly opened door had created. I screamed hysterically and my father quickly wrapped himself and my mother with the bed sheet. I ran to my room and starred out of the window for a minute or two. Both of my parents came into the room and smiled calmly at me. I was young but I could still see the hint of embarrassment in my father's face. They explained to me what parents did when, ';they love each other very much.'; I stayed quiet the entire drive to the beach.
I had a friend tell me when I was around 8, I think I was a little young, but knowing everything a little early didn't matter.How old were you when you leaned about the birds and the bees?
to tell you the truth i really can't remember, i believe it was around 9 or 10. it was only me and my mom so we were close and she never felt embarrased to have to ';explain things to me';. i felt it was the perfect time since i would end up getting my period at age 11 and knew what to expect.
When my mom had my first talk with me, I was 6. It wasn't too detailed, but I learned the basics. I was getting ready to go to school and she didn't want me to hear anything there that might confuse me. Well, the first day I was sick so I missed school. We found out later that two kids had brought knives to school and tried to stab the teacher. I was home schooled from then on :)
After that, I just kind of learned odds and ends until I was 13 and ';the curse'; began. lol.
My parents never gave me the talk. My friend told me all about sex and how it's done when I was 9 years old. I could have waited.
I think a child should learn this around the age of 11 or 12 years old. In most classes they have sex ed. videos they let the kids watch in either the 6th or 7th grade. So the parents should have the talk before they have to learn it else where.
One of my friends told me in fourth grade because her parents had bought her a book. My parents never mentioned it and still haven't to this day (I'm now a junior in high school).
NO HELP IT WAS SELF DEVELOPMENT BY OWN.
6th grade sex ed class, with all of my classmates. My parents never once even approached the subject.
welll my mom and dad didnt really talk to me about sex i just kinda leared on my own :)
I was about eight years old. I did feel that it was an appropriate age for me but not all people are like me. I had been through so much in that area that she just talked to me about it and offered to buy the protection when I was going to start being active.
My parents never talked to me about it we learned it in school I think 6th grade..now there teaching it in 4th grade!!!
5th grade, age 13
At age eight. I came home early one day from school and was excited because my dad was off of work on vacation and we were planning to go to the beach. As I arrived at the door I decided to scare my mother by sneaking in the house and not ringing the door bell. Once I was in, my mother was not in sight. I kept sneaking around for I feared my father would see me before I could scare my mother. As I quietly approached my parents door though, I would hear abrupt and uncommon noises. Once at the door, I peered through the small crack the slightly opened door had created. I screamed hysterically and my father quickly wrapped himself and my mother with the bed sheet. I ran to my room and starred out of the window for a minute or two. Both of my parents came into the room and smiled calmly at me. I was young but I could still see the hint of embarrassment in my father's face. They explained to me what parents did when, ';they love each other very much.'; I stayed quiet the entire drive to the beach.
Has anyone actually ever heard the story of the birds and the bees? How does it go?
I know the birds and bees refers to a ';sex talk'; but has anyone ever actually heard the actual story? If so, how does it go?Has anyone actually ever heard the story of the birds and the bees? How does it go?
Nope. Just nature, I guess.Has anyone actually ever heard the story of the birds and the bees? How does it go?
Once upon a time, yada, yada, yada
Nope. Just nature, I guess.Has anyone actually ever heard the story of the birds and the bees? How does it go?
Once upon a time, yada, yada, yada
What is the significance of bees in Illuminati/Masonic symbolism?
There have been many references to bees in masonic/Illuminati writing and I'm wondering what the significance is. What is the significance of bees in Illuminati/Masonic symbolism?
In Freemasonry, the bee is a symbol of industry, obedience and rebirth. It is an appropriate emblem for systematized industry, a virtue taught in the instructions. The Beehive has a place in Egyptian, Roman and Christian symbolism. As a Masonic symbol, it teaches that ';Industry is a virtue that should be practised by all created beings, from the highest seraph in the Heavens to the lowest reptile in the dust';.What is the significance of bees in Illuminati/Masonic symbolism?
Other schools of esoteric thought provide insight into the Bee, or have incorporated it into their ideological framework, such as Freemasonry, the secret Sufi Society, the Priory of Sion and the Cercle Saint Dagobert II, to recall a few. But perhaps none are as infamous as the Order of the Illuminati, a ‘secret’ society founded by the German philosopher Johann Adam Weishaupt on 1 May, 1776. Curiously, Weishaupt had considered naming his order ‘Bees’ – not ‘Order of the Illuminati’. This was, in all likelihood, due to his strong Masonic affiliations and appreciation of the Greek mysteries, which of course are heavily laden with Bee symbolism. In any event, the goal of the order was nothing less than world domination and consisted of a complicated network of spies acting anonymously in what has been described as a “cell-like” structure, complete with matrix reporting to unknown superiors. Not surprisingly, from about this time onward we begin to see the Beehive depicted as a metaphor for the control of the proletariat, a word in Latin meaning ';offspring';. The definition is rather appropriate when we consider that a typical Beehive houses tens of thousands of newborn Bees.
To Freemasons they symbolize industry, cooperation and hard work. This is not exclusive to Freemasonry- It has symbolized that to many peoples and cultures
The Beehive is not one of the important symbols in Freemasonry, having little to do with building. My lodge has a beautiful 19th C. carved wood representation of a Beehive, but it is seldom mentioned.
BTW- The site link provided by Dr. Zoom Zoom has many wrong statements.
What ';Mercurial Mitch'; said...
mercurial and eric provide good answers
rawley does not
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In Freemasonry, the bee is a symbol of industry, obedience and rebirth. It is an appropriate emblem for systematized industry, a virtue taught in the instructions. The Beehive has a place in Egyptian, Roman and Christian symbolism. As a Masonic symbol, it teaches that ';Industry is a virtue that should be practised by all created beings, from the highest seraph in the Heavens to the lowest reptile in the dust';.What is the significance of bees in Illuminati/Masonic symbolism?
Other schools of esoteric thought provide insight into the Bee, or have incorporated it into their ideological framework, such as Freemasonry, the secret Sufi Society, the Priory of Sion and the Cercle Saint Dagobert II, to recall a few. But perhaps none are as infamous as the Order of the Illuminati, a ‘secret’ society founded by the German philosopher Johann Adam Weishaupt on 1 May, 1776. Curiously, Weishaupt had considered naming his order ‘Bees’ – not ‘Order of the Illuminati’. This was, in all likelihood, due to his strong Masonic affiliations and appreciation of the Greek mysteries, which of course are heavily laden with Bee symbolism. In any event, the goal of the order was nothing less than world domination and consisted of a complicated network of spies acting anonymously in what has been described as a “cell-like” structure, complete with matrix reporting to unknown superiors. Not surprisingly, from about this time onward we begin to see the Beehive depicted as a metaphor for the control of the proletariat, a word in Latin meaning ';offspring';. The definition is rather appropriate when we consider that a typical Beehive houses tens of thousands of newborn Bees.
To Freemasons they symbolize industry, cooperation and hard work. This is not exclusive to Freemasonry- It has symbolized that to many peoples and cultures
The Beehive is not one of the important symbols in Freemasonry, having little to do with building. My lodge has a beautiful 19th C. carved wood representation of a Beehive, but it is seldom mentioned.
BTW- The site link provided by Dr. Zoom Zoom has many wrong statements.
What ';Mercurial Mitch'; said...
mercurial and eric provide good answers
rawley does not
How do I get the bees off of my shrubs?
I have some type of holly bush near my garage and it is covered with bees. Is there anything I can put on it to turn the bees off?How do I get the bees off of my shrubs?
I understand with your daughter. My son is also highly allergic to bees as well. You can usually find someone around town who can remove them for you. My brother is actually a bee farmer and uses smoke to scar them off, though I do not recommend doing this without the proper gear. Your best bet is to call around and find someone to help you.How do I get the bees off of my shrubs?
Be grateful that there are bees in your neighborhood! Entire bee hives are dying off, throughout the world. Bees are essential for pollination. Without pollination, fruit trees and many vegetables would not make any produce.
Usually a shrub will only flower for 2 or 3 weeks. The bees won't hurt you, just don't disturb them, and you and the bees can live together peacefully.
I have trimmed my rosemary bush when bees were on it, I just move slowly and everybody gets along fine.
Actually bees are really good for your bush. It will help it grow better. Some bugs we hate are actually very good. If you spray them with something you will not only kill them but also your bush.
Bees are very beneficial for flowers but unfortunately there is not nearly enough of them living around as people love to kill everything.
Just let them pollinate and keep your child on the other side of the house. If we didn't have bees doing their jobs, then we wouldn't have the flowers. There is a shortage of bees due to unknown circumstances, you're right not to kill - I would just stay away until they're done.
nope, not without getting yourself a heap of trouble..... have a little patience.... they're not interested in you if you just go on by..... and the flowers will be done in a week or so and they'll move on to better feeding grounds....
I understand with your daughter. My son is also highly allergic to bees as well. You can usually find someone around town who can remove them for you. My brother is actually a bee farmer and uses smoke to scar them off, though I do not recommend doing this without the proper gear. Your best bet is to call around and find someone to help you.How do I get the bees off of my shrubs?
Be grateful that there are bees in your neighborhood! Entire bee hives are dying off, throughout the world. Bees are essential for pollination. Without pollination, fruit trees and many vegetables would not make any produce.
Usually a shrub will only flower for 2 or 3 weeks. The bees won't hurt you, just don't disturb them, and you and the bees can live together peacefully.
I have trimmed my rosemary bush when bees were on it, I just move slowly and everybody gets along fine.
Actually bees are really good for your bush. It will help it grow better. Some bugs we hate are actually very good. If you spray them with something you will not only kill them but also your bush.
Bees are very beneficial for flowers but unfortunately there is not nearly enough of them living around as people love to kill everything.
Just let them pollinate and keep your child on the other side of the house. If we didn't have bees doing their jobs, then we wouldn't have the flowers. There is a shortage of bees due to unknown circumstances, you're right not to kill - I would just stay away until they're done.
nope, not without getting yourself a heap of trouble..... have a little patience.... they're not interested in you if you just go on by..... and the flowers will be done in a week or so and they'll move on to better feeding grounds....
How can I tell the difference between regular honey bees and africanized honey bees in southern california?
Slap the nest and see what happens.How can I tell the difference between regular honey bees and africanized honey bees in southern california?
Honey Bees are smaller, they also have darker stripes, but also less stripes, so there seems to be more yellow/orange than black sometimes, their wings are also very light and transparent.
African Honey Bees have more stripes, and they're faded, so their skin looks very messy and muddy because the orange blends in with the black, they're nomally dark orange, not light like the Honey Bees. Their wings are also darker.How can I tell the difference between regular honey bees and africanized honey bees in southern california?
US honey bees are small with definite stripes on the body and light colored winds,Africianized bees are larger and more black looking if in doubt call a bee keeper,better to be safe than sorry.They can be anywhere traveling further south and west every year.
the only way to know for sure is to have them sent to a genetics lab for DNA testing
Honey Bees are smaller, they also have darker stripes, but also less stripes, so there seems to be more yellow/orange than black sometimes, their wings are also very light and transparent.
African Honey Bees have more stripes, and they're faded, so their skin looks very messy and muddy because the orange blends in with the black, they're nomally dark orange, not light like the Honey Bees. Their wings are also darker.How can I tell the difference between regular honey bees and africanized honey bees in southern california?
US honey bees are small with definite stripes on the body and light colored winds,Africianized bees are larger and more black looking if in doubt call a bee keeper,better to be safe than sorry.They can be anywhere traveling further south and west every year.
the only way to know for sure is to have them sent to a genetics lab for DNA testing
What was the thing with the grits in the Secret Life of Bees?
Im just started watching the Secret Life of Bees and I saw T. Ray put her on grits. How does that hurt, just sitting there?What was the thing with the grits in the Secret Life of Bees?
I didn't see the movie. But reference Al Green experience with grits.
If grits are hot, they will burn, stick, and scar skin badly. Don't try it!!!What was the thing with the grits in the Secret Life of Bees?
I read Secret Life of Bees for my English class,and grits might not look like they hurt.but believe me they do,i got to kneel on them in class and its like kneeling on little pieces of glass.kneeling on them for too long they can cut your knees and leave scars.It even left my knees bleeding a little Report Abuse
I didn't see the movie. But reference Al Green experience with grits.
If grits are hot, they will burn, stick, and scar skin badly. Don't try it!!!What was the thing with the grits in the Secret Life of Bees?
I read Secret Life of Bees for my English class,and grits might not look like they hurt.but believe me they do,i got to kneel on them in class and its like kneeling on little pieces of glass.kneeling on them for too long they can cut your knees and leave scars.It even left my knees bleeding a little Report Abuse
What do you think happened to the millions of missing honey bees that were in the United States?
Do you think they went to Mexico and liked it better there?What do you think happened to the millions of missing honey bees that were in the United States?
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately. And it's not because of cellphones or cell phone towers...
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>
Source(s):
Source(s):
Testimony by Diana Cox-Foster before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (3/28/2007)
http://maarec.cas.psu.edu/ccdppt/coxfost鈥?/a>
Description of hives afflicted with CCD
http://www.honeycouncil.ca/users/news_vi鈥?/a>
Other reports on CCD
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/apr鈥?/a>
http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/07jan/honeybe鈥?/a>
http://infowars.net/articles/april2007/0鈥?/a>
http://www.economist.com/science/display鈥?/a>What do you think happened to the millions of missing honey bees that were in the United States?
they died???i dont know
best guess is that tthey died
conspiracy theory says it's cellphones
to that big hive in the sky,
killed by parasites
LOL BECAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING
BHAHAHAHAHA
The latest hypothesis is that a fungus known as Nosema ceranae is causing Colony Collapse Disorder.
they either flew to some other warm place or died, cause of the wacky weather we've been getting.
The latest theory is that the electromagnetic vibrations from cell phones is interrupting their natural sense of direction, causing them to lose track of where they are and eventually die.
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately. And it's not because of cellphones or cell phone towers...
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>
Source(s):
Source(s):
Testimony by Diana Cox-Foster before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (3/28/2007)
http://maarec.cas.psu.edu/ccdppt/coxfost鈥?/a>
Description of hives afflicted with CCD
http://www.honeycouncil.ca/users/news_vi鈥?/a>
Other reports on CCD
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/apr鈥?/a>
http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/07jan/honeybe鈥?/a>
http://infowars.net/articles/april2007/0鈥?/a>
http://www.economist.com/science/display鈥?/a>What do you think happened to the millions of missing honey bees that were in the United States?
they died???i dont know
best guess is that tthey died
conspiracy theory says it's cellphones
to that big hive in the sky,
killed by parasites
LOL BECAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING
BHAHAHAHAHA
The latest hypothesis is that a fungus known as Nosema ceranae is causing Colony Collapse Disorder.
they either flew to some other warm place or died, cause of the wacky weather we've been getting.
The latest theory is that the electromagnetic vibrations from cell phones is interrupting their natural sense of direction, causing them to lose track of where they are and eventually die.
Can someone really know what is the best thing to avoid bees inside my house?
The weather is so hot, so I opened the door in my balcony, but big bees are trying to enter and stay inside. I put a paper brown bag, it suppose to work, but bees still enter.
What can I do? Of course I don't want to close the door. Is there anything thay I can use to scare them o so?Can someone really know what is the best thing to avoid bees inside my house?
Can you hang some chimes in the doorway...the movement may stop them from entering and you get good vibes at the same time
SCan someone really know what is the best thing to avoid bees inside my house?
Purchase an audio deterrent.
Hang up some Garlic it work's
salt will keep them away....and spray the hive with HOT water and then run, it kills the bees adn ruins het hive....jsut make sure ALL the windows and dooors are closed,and then run from teh bees@@llol
I'm pretty sure getting a screen door is the best way without stinking up your house...but you can try other stuff too.
Get a screen door.
fill a cup with vinager. Bees hate vinegar.
As crazy as it sounds... Hang a ziplock gallon bag about 1/2 full of water over the doorway.
Well, I could suggest a way to get rid of the bees, but then you'd probably be looking for a way to get rid of the spiders :-)
Take all your valuables and move out of the house, and you will no longer have problems with bees inside of your house.
Bees are below!
ya I gotta go with the: get a screen door answer. I think its your best bet.
What can I do? Of course I don't want to close the door. Is there anything thay I can use to scare them o so?Can someone really know what is the best thing to avoid bees inside my house?
Can you hang some chimes in the doorway...the movement may stop them from entering and you get good vibes at the same time
SCan someone really know what is the best thing to avoid bees inside my house?
Purchase an audio deterrent.
Hang up some Garlic it work's
salt will keep them away....and spray the hive with HOT water and then run, it kills the bees adn ruins het hive....jsut make sure ALL the windows and dooors are closed,and then run from teh bees@@llol
I'm pretty sure getting a screen door is the best way without stinking up your house...but you can try other stuff too.
Get a screen door.
fill a cup with vinager. Bees hate vinegar.
As crazy as it sounds... Hang a ziplock gallon bag about 1/2 full of water over the doorway.
Well, I could suggest a way to get rid of the bees, but then you'd probably be looking for a way to get rid of the spiders :-)
Take all your valuables and move out of the house, and you will no longer have problems with bees inside of your house.
Bees are below!
ya I gotta go with the: get a screen door answer. I think its your best bet.
What are these large bees called that live in the sand around my patio?
We live in Albany New York. Recently we put in a flagstone patio which has quickly become the home to a large flying insect that looks like a bee - thick tablet shaped body with a redish midsection. Wings flap spastically when its on the ground and it lives in the sand between the stones. I think my parents have this type of bee by their pool - they dive bomb water. But we do not have a pool... any idea on what this bug is called and if its dangerous? Thanks!!What are these large bees called that live in the sand around my patio?
I suspect that these are cicada killer wasps. They look very big, but are basicallly harmless (unless you are a cicada). Please look at the pictures on www.showmejoe.com There is no need to kill them.What are these large bees called that live in the sand around my patio?
I have always heard of them as Sand Hornets, when I was younger I was stung by one and it was one of the worse stings I think I had ever had. I would just try and investigate by pictures and see what they are and when you do you can find out if they are harmful. Good Luck!!!
killer bees
bee careful
ground hornet, just as dangerous as any other hornet, they bite. get some pesticide and spray it in between the stonesthin hair
I suspect that these are cicada killer wasps. They look very big, but are basicallly harmless (unless you are a cicada). Please look at the pictures on www.showmejoe.com There is no need to kill them.What are these large bees called that live in the sand around my patio?
I have always heard of them as Sand Hornets, when I was younger I was stung by one and it was one of the worse stings I think I had ever had. I would just try and investigate by pictures and see what they are and when you do you can find out if they are harmful. Good Luck!!!
killer bees
bee careful
ground hornet, just as dangerous as any other hornet, they bite. get some pesticide and spray it in between the stones
The Birds and the Bees. How do I talk to my 12 year old son about it?
I feel like he is ready, and I want him to know from his father (me) before he gets bad info from peers. I just need some ideas for what to talk about and how to make him comfortable talking to me about it. Thanks in advance for the help.The Birds and the Bees. How do I talk to my 12 year old son about it?
There are actually some good, UPDATED books about boys %26amp; the changes their bodies go through...they also have introductions to sex.
Things should remain very factual...with very little editorial added into it. This occurs, then this happens, etc.
If you're going to talk to him about intercourse, I'd also have prepared something to explain your families values %26amp; beliefs about sex...but also educate him in case he fails to keep up with those beliefs if his peers are able to convince him otherwise. (So, if you'd like him to wait for marriage for sex, say so. Tell him why. But also explain that should a situation come up where he is going to engage outside of marriage, how important it is to protect himself from STDs, as well as from getting his partner pregnant.)
Don't let him feel like sex is somehow wrong or bad...that can give it a stigma. And explain that b/c of nerve endings in the appropriate areas, it can feel very good...that the 'feel good' of sex at this age, has little to do with romantic feelings, but a lot to do with biology.The Birds and the Bees. How do I talk to my 12 year old son about it?
I hate to say it but it's best it's said. I'm twenty-one, when I was twelve, kids were having sex. As if that's not disturbing enough I've seen how much music, sex, and fashion has really ruined any class that the television used to display. I have a three year old son and one year old daughter and wonder when and how I am supposed to talk to them. It used to be that as a teenager there was innocence. He's definitely had the talk at school about how the male body is different from the female. I had that talk in fourth grade which made me barely ten. What I plan to tell my kids when they're ready to hear it is that before and above everything comes responsibility and all actions entail it. Sex is no different. Not just pregnancy but diseases and the emotional roller coaster it'll cause both of those teenagers when they're hormones are raging. I really think a slideshow of the diseases that come with it would be more than enough to gross a kid out, as he/she should be at that age. I wish you the best of luck and feel free to return the advice because I'll need advice on how to tackle this subject as well.
I'm sure your son already knows about the birds and the bees, I mean come on, hes going to have sex ed in school next year. But if you must talk to him about it, just make sure he knows that it is a perfectly natural thing. If anything it will be an embarrassing man to puppy dog moment that he can make fun of you about.
I would start out with the family in the living room or something watching a TV show or during family dinner and than the father unless he is a mommies boy *lol* to ask if theres a girl at school that he 'likes' and than from there I would kind of talk to him about what you think needs to be said, I can't write out a word for word conversation because well no one really knows what his reaction would be.
No offense, but he's probably already gotten bad info, 12 is old these days. I teach 8 year olds that already more than I did when I was 16. Anyway, ask him if he has any questions about things he's heard from friends or on the playground. If he says no, tell him you just want to make sure he knows he can always ask or tell you anything. Give him the basics.
There are actually some good, UPDATED books about boys %26amp; the changes their bodies go through...they also have introductions to sex.
Things should remain very factual...with very little editorial added into it. This occurs, then this happens, etc.
If you're going to talk to him about intercourse, I'd also have prepared something to explain your families values %26amp; beliefs about sex...but also educate him in case he fails to keep up with those beliefs if his peers are able to convince him otherwise. (So, if you'd like him to wait for marriage for sex, say so. Tell him why. But also explain that should a situation come up where he is going to engage outside of marriage, how important it is to protect himself from STDs, as well as from getting his partner pregnant.)
Don't let him feel like sex is somehow wrong or bad...that can give it a stigma. And explain that b/c of nerve endings in the appropriate areas, it can feel very good...that the 'feel good' of sex at this age, has little to do with romantic feelings, but a lot to do with biology.The Birds and the Bees. How do I talk to my 12 year old son about it?
I hate to say it but it's best it's said. I'm twenty-one, when I was twelve, kids were having sex. As if that's not disturbing enough I've seen how much music, sex, and fashion has really ruined any class that the television used to display. I have a three year old son and one year old daughter and wonder when and how I am supposed to talk to them. It used to be that as a teenager there was innocence. He's definitely had the talk at school about how the male body is different from the female. I had that talk in fourth grade which made me barely ten. What I plan to tell my kids when they're ready to hear it is that before and above everything comes responsibility and all actions entail it. Sex is no different. Not just pregnancy but diseases and the emotional roller coaster it'll cause both of those teenagers when they're hormones are raging. I really think a slideshow of the diseases that come with it would be more than enough to gross a kid out, as he/she should be at that age. I wish you the best of luck and feel free to return the advice because I'll need advice on how to tackle this subject as well.
I'm sure your son already knows about the birds and the bees, I mean come on, hes going to have sex ed in school next year. But if you must talk to him about it, just make sure he knows that it is a perfectly natural thing. If anything it will be an embarrassing man to puppy dog moment that he can make fun of you about.
I would start out with the family in the living room or something watching a TV show or during family dinner and than the father unless he is a mommies boy *lol* to ask if theres a girl at school that he 'likes' and than from there I would kind of talk to him about what you think needs to be said, I can't write out a word for word conversation because well no one really knows what his reaction would be.
No offense, but he's probably already gotten bad info, 12 is old these days. I teach 8 year olds that already more than I did when I was 16. Anyway, ask him if he has any questions about things he's heard from friends or on the playground. If he says no, tell him you just want to make sure he knows he can always ask or tell you anything. Give him the basics.
The secret life of bees!Compare and contrast the ways in which Lily and Zach are restricted by their ethniciti?
Compare and contrast the ways in which Lily and Zach are restricted by their ethnicities.
please help?The secret life of bees!Compare and contrast the ways in which Lily and Zach are restricted by their ethniciti?
I have not read this book but here are a couple of links that may help you with your work with The Secret Life of Bees.
http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monk鈥?/a>
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/secretbees鈥?/a>
http://litsum.com/secret-life-of-bees/
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show_tag鈥?/a>
http://www.k4teens.info/Stories/SecretLi鈥?/a>
please help?The secret life of bees!Compare and contrast the ways in which Lily and Zach are restricted by their ethniciti?
I have not read this book but here are a couple of links that may help you with your work with The Secret Life of Bees.
http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monk鈥?/a>
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/secretbees鈥?/a>
http://litsum.com/secret-life-of-bees/
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show_tag鈥?/a>
http://www.k4teens.info/Stories/SecretLi鈥?/a>
What can possibly be done about the mysterious disappearance of honey bees?
It's not really mysterious. The current problem is caused by a miniature, blood-red arachnid called the varroa mite.
Because the bee keepers would move their bees to different places to polinate crops, the bees have contracted a disease or parasite that is killing them. Kind of like when people travel, they are exposed to diseases they would not have come in contact with if they had stayed home. Then as the keepers move their bees to each new location, a few infected bees escape and infect the local bee populations.
This is another man-made problem. When are we gonna learn?
Here's an excellent article about it:
http://www.hcn.org/bees/?gclid=COSyy-_io鈥?/a>What can possibly be done about the mysterious disappearance of honey bees?
There's nothing that can be done... What's gone is gone and all that remains to do now is to read revelations and apply this strange happening incorrectly to some obscure and unimportant prediction from two thousand years ago. On yeah... and vote Republican. ( Duh ? )
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb62/鈥?/a>
[][][] r u randy? [][][]
.What can possibly be done about the mysterious disappearance of honey bees?
';vote Republican'; ! lol
I imagine that there must be a multitude of less expensive ways for a people to hire abuse and incompetence to punish then than putting Republicans in charge of ANYTHING.
I will have to look into the honey bee thing. I heard the last few words of some report about a situation I assumed was a local situation somewhere.
I do believe that if we, as a supposedly deserving free country, do not take the time and effort to remove as many Republicans as possible, the cancer will continue to enlarge and displace healthy cells in our political body. Since the only treatment, with our current knowledge, is excision this must be done immediately.
If we continue to suffer what has become the Republican attempt to reduce our nation to a third world country...we will have participated in the destruction.
This lethargy will render us, the lazy, deserving of whatever terrible future awaits people who refuse to pay attention to their business.
Breed them at your backyard and tell all your friends to do it and Vote Republican
Because the bee keepers would move their bees to different places to polinate crops, the bees have contracted a disease or parasite that is killing them. Kind of like when people travel, they are exposed to diseases they would not have come in contact with if they had stayed home. Then as the keepers move their bees to each new location, a few infected bees escape and infect the local bee populations.
This is another man-made problem. When are we gonna learn?
Here's an excellent article about it:
http://www.hcn.org/bees/?gclid=COSyy-_io鈥?/a>What can possibly be done about the mysterious disappearance of honey bees?
There's nothing that can be done... What's gone is gone and all that remains to do now is to read revelations and apply this strange happening incorrectly to some obscure and unimportant prediction from two thousand years ago. On yeah... and vote Republican. ( Duh ? )
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb62/鈥?/a>
[][][] r u randy? [][][]
.What can possibly be done about the mysterious disappearance of honey bees?
';vote Republican'; ! lol
I imagine that there must be a multitude of less expensive ways for a people to hire abuse and incompetence to punish then than putting Republicans in charge of ANYTHING.
I will have to look into the honey bee thing. I heard the last few words of some report about a situation I assumed was a local situation somewhere.
I do believe that if we, as a supposedly deserving free country, do not take the time and effort to remove as many Republicans as possible, the cancer will continue to enlarge and displace healthy cells in our political body. Since the only treatment, with our current knowledge, is excision this must be done immediately.
If we continue to suffer what has become the Republican attempt to reduce our nation to a third world country...we will have participated in the destruction.
This lethargy will render us, the lazy, deserving of whatever terrible future awaits people who refuse to pay attention to their business.
Breed them at your backyard and tell all your friends to do it and Vote Republican
How can I tell the difference between regular honey bees and africanized honey bees in southern california?
There's no visible difference between individual European and Africanized honey bees because the Africanized bees are a hybrid form. The most obvious way to tell them apart is that hives of Africanized bees tend to behave more aggressively. If someone captures an entire hive, an entomologist can make certain measurements on a large number of them and detect a microscopic difference in the size of the wings.
If you suspect that you have a hive of Africanized honey bees on your property, you should call a pest control company, or ask the local County Extension office of your land-grant university (UC) for a list of beekeepers who might collect hives.
If you suspect that you have a hive of Africanized honey bees on your property, you should call a pest control company, or ask the local County Extension office of your land-grant university (UC) for a list of beekeepers who might collect hives.
When will the carpenter bees go away?
They are so annoying that i can't even sit on my deck? When they will go away?When will the carpenter bees go away?
In two weeks or so.When will the carpenter bees go away?
Soon as you get a spray bottle and fill it with vinagar. when they are out of the hole spray the hole. A tennis racket works too but you risk the chance of being stung mulitple times if you miss..lol...but the first suggestion works. I also have a wonderful website for you to look into to find out interesting facts about different bees and other bugs
after complation of work they will go
Right after you treat the affected area with a good residual insecticide
Buy some insecticidal dust and the home improvement store and lightly dust their galleries and then treat the exposed wood that they are attacking
Or
Treat with Tempo WP, pin stream the holes and overspray the wood
In two weeks or so.When will the carpenter bees go away?
Soon as you get a spray bottle and fill it with vinagar. when they are out of the hole spray the hole. A tennis racket works too but you risk the chance of being stung mulitple times if you miss..lol...but the first suggestion works. I also have a wonderful website for you to look into to find out interesting facts about different bees and other bugs
after complation of work they will go
Right after you treat the affected area with a good residual insecticide
Buy some insecticidal dust and the home improvement store and lightly dust their galleries and then treat the exposed wood that they are attacking
Or
Treat with Tempo WP, pin stream the holes and overspray the wood
Is it possible to keep European honey bees as well as native Canadian bees at the same time?
I have (mostly) native Canadian crops/plants in my gardens but would like to produce honey (not for commercial purposes) as well as improve the health of my gardens with native pollinators.
Is this possible?Is it possible to keep European honey bees as well as native Canadian bees at the same time?
The European bees will pollinate most of your native American crops and as long as you don't use insecticides and have a good amount of pollen and nectar the native bees in your area will also visit your flowers.
There should be no problem having several hives of domesticated bees. they will not chase off the native bees even if you decide to put up wood for the wood bees and other housing for the numerous other native bee species in N American.
I find on my farm in Ohio that I have around 45 different native bees at different times of the year. two weeks ago I saw at least 10 different bees (including 3 banded Italian honey bees) all happily working a flowering plum tree. I no longer keep hives of European bees but when I did, if anything they attracted more native species onto my farm.
The big thing is to not use pesticides if you are trying to attract bees and have water sources that will not drown them ( a bucket with a few twigs stuck in so the insects have a way to climb out if they fall in the water). And of course lots of flowers/pollen/nectar.thin hair
Is this possible?Is it possible to keep European honey bees as well as native Canadian bees at the same time?
The European bees will pollinate most of your native American crops and as long as you don't use insecticides and have a good amount of pollen and nectar the native bees in your area will also visit your flowers.
There should be no problem having several hives of domesticated bees. they will not chase off the native bees even if you decide to put up wood for the wood bees and other housing for the numerous other native bee species in N American.
I find on my farm in Ohio that I have around 45 different native bees at different times of the year. two weeks ago I saw at least 10 different bees (including 3 banded Italian honey bees) all happily working a flowering plum tree. I no longer keep hives of European bees but when I did, if anything they attracted more native species onto my farm.
The big thing is to not use pesticides if you are trying to attract bees and have water sources that will not drown them ( a bucket with a few twigs stuck in so the insects have a way to climb out if they fall in the water). And of course lots of flowers/pollen/nectar.
Why are bumble bees hovering in the same spots around my house?
For two days in a row, there has been one bee hovering just outside our back entrance, nowhere near any flowers and another bee hovering outside our bathroom window on the second floor in the front of our house. They hover in these spots for hours until night comes. Any ideas what the heck is going on?Why are bumble bees hovering in the same spots around my house?
I've noticed the same phenomenon in my backyard and wondered why. There is this one ';bumble bee'; you know the big ones that seems to do a circuit by the back steps around and around then it just hovers.
I did a search and found this information:
Patrol Flying and Scent Marking
The patrol flight of the male bumble bee begins each morning. He begins by flying a route and scent marking particular objects. The type of objects chosen is species specific and can vary by position within the habitat, height above the ground, or kind of vegetation. After repeated scent marking for 2-3 hr, an individual male-specific flight route has been established (Svensson 1980). The male will continue ';flying characteristic routes, circuiting the same flight path, pausing on the wing'; (Prys-Jones %26amp; Corbet 1987) at the scent marked objects.
Flight routes of males of different bumble bees species will often overlap and it is therefore necessary for diversity in the behavior of males on patrol flights. Bringer (1973) noted that there seem to be many differences in the choice of habitat and behavior in territorial flight among the Bombus species, which may be factors of importance for the maintenance of the isolation between species.
Sounds plausible.Why are bumble bees hovering in the same spots around my house?
Yes, the bee is looking for a place to nest at this time of year. She may find an animal burrow or similar hole in the ground, or may locate an opening in your house siding, etc. Once they find a cavity, they will start a new colony.
I've noticed the same phenomenon in my backyard and wondered why. There is this one ';bumble bee'; you know the big ones that seems to do a circuit by the back steps around and around then it just hovers.
I did a search and found this information:
Patrol Flying and Scent Marking
The patrol flight of the male bumble bee begins each morning. He begins by flying a route and scent marking particular objects. The type of objects chosen is species specific and can vary by position within the habitat, height above the ground, or kind of vegetation. After repeated scent marking for 2-3 hr, an individual male-specific flight route has been established (Svensson 1980). The male will continue ';flying characteristic routes, circuiting the same flight path, pausing on the wing'; (Prys-Jones %26amp; Corbet 1987) at the scent marked objects.
Flight routes of males of different bumble bees species will often overlap and it is therefore necessary for diversity in the behavior of males on patrol flights. Bringer (1973) noted that there seem to be many differences in the choice of habitat and behavior in territorial flight among the Bombus species, which may be factors of importance for the maintenance of the isolation between species.
Sounds plausible.Why are bumble bees hovering in the same spots around my house?
Yes, the bee is looking for a place to nest at this time of year. She may find an animal burrow or similar hole in the ground, or may locate an opening in your house siding, etc. Once they find a cavity, they will start a new colony.
Where are the bees in my house coming from?
I keep finding bees in my apartment. When I moved in there were a whole bunch of dead ones in the window sill.
Every now and then I find some crawling on the ground. They don't seem to be able to fly.Where are the bees in my house coming from?
Honey bees tend to make their hives inside the walls and will find any way to get inside.
I had a similar problem at my house once. I would find bees on the window sills and on the ground. It turned out that they had a hive in the wall near the attic. Had to have an exterminator cut a whole in the wall and remove the hive. Simply ';bombing'; it with gas doesn't ensure that they won't come back.Where are the bees in my house coming from?
If they ain't bothering you just let them be.Honey bees,if this is what they are are vital to the ecology. They pollinate many, many varies of fruits and vegetables. There would be much less food grown if honey bees became extinct.
They could be diseased bees. It has been predicted that unless a cure comes up soon, all honey bees will be extinct by 2018. That's a much bigger immediate threat than global warming. No bees - no us!
Every now and then I find some crawling on the ground. They don't seem to be able to fly.Where are the bees in my house coming from?
Honey bees tend to make their hives inside the walls and will find any way to get inside.
I had a similar problem at my house once. I would find bees on the window sills and on the ground. It turned out that they had a hive in the wall near the attic. Had to have an exterminator cut a whole in the wall and remove the hive. Simply ';bombing'; it with gas doesn't ensure that they won't come back.Where are the bees in my house coming from?
If they ain't bothering you just let them be.Honey bees,if this is what they are are vital to the ecology. They pollinate many, many varies of fruits and vegetables. There would be much less food grown if honey bees became extinct.
They could be diseased bees. It has been predicted that unless a cure comes up soon, all honey bees will be extinct by 2018. That's a much bigger immediate threat than global warming. No bees - no us!
How do you explain ';the birds and the bees'; to an autistic child with no social skills?
My (11-year-old autistic) son is asking lots of questions, and I answer them with straightforward information, but how do I explain the nuances of relationships, sexuality, sensuality, etc... to someone who has very little understanding of social skills. Geez.How do you explain ';the birds and the bees'; to an autistic child with no social skills?
I think I'd skip the nuances for now. As you say, he would probably not understand. Just answer questions as they come up. Don't worry, you'll both do fine.How do you explain ';the birds and the bees'; to an autistic child with no social skills?
';Just because'; is always a great answer. My kids aren't autistic but they are always asking questions where the answers are way above their understanding right now. I say alot of ';just because';s. LOL. Try to as honest as possible when you think he will understand but try to keep it simple. Since we don't know his level of understanding or the specific questions he's asking, it's a little hard to give you a more exact answer.
Try asking for this kind of advice from someone who knows your son and can offer you some better advice.
Right now, stick to the how it works. Then, in simple turns, make it clear that sex only happens between two adults who both agree to do it. I am sure he has heard and/or worked on recognizing people's personal space, so you can put the lesson in that context. There are several books out there that discuss adolesence in kids on the autistic spectrum. They cover sexuality...both how it effects the child and how it can effect his realationships with others. My son is 11 as well and we are facing the same issues. The books really helped. If you would like the titles, please feel to email me and I can get them to you. Good luck!
welllll.....how do u know u'r 11-yr. old isnt reading this ques?
Straightfoward information is always the best way to go. If he keeps asking questions contact the school about social stories to help with this situation.
Here is a link where they have some social stories:
http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/port鈥?/a>
you can request stories about masturbation and other topics that are going to be interesting to cover with your son (and any child for that matter).
If you can figure that out, you should write a book. I'm sure you would make lots of money on it.
The only way to explain the nuances of relationships to a child with no social skills is to teach him social skills first. Otherwise, he will not understand what you are trying to explain. If he is not capable of learning social skills, he may not be capable of learning the nuances of relationships.
I think I'd skip the nuances for now. As you say, he would probably not understand. Just answer questions as they come up. Don't worry, you'll both do fine.How do you explain ';the birds and the bees'; to an autistic child with no social skills?
';Just because'; is always a great answer. My kids aren't autistic but they are always asking questions where the answers are way above their understanding right now. I say alot of ';just because';s. LOL. Try to as honest as possible when you think he will understand but try to keep it simple. Since we don't know his level of understanding or the specific questions he's asking, it's a little hard to give you a more exact answer.
Try asking for this kind of advice from someone who knows your son and can offer you some better advice.
Right now, stick to the how it works. Then, in simple turns, make it clear that sex only happens between two adults who both agree to do it. I am sure he has heard and/or worked on recognizing people's personal space, so you can put the lesson in that context. There are several books out there that discuss adolesence in kids on the autistic spectrum. They cover sexuality...both how it effects the child and how it can effect his realationships with others. My son is 11 as well and we are facing the same issues. The books really helped. If you would like the titles, please feel to email me and I can get them to you. Good luck!
welllll.....how do u know u'r 11-yr. old isnt reading this ques?
Straightfoward information is always the best way to go. If he keeps asking questions contact the school about social stories to help with this situation.
Here is a link where they have some social stories:
http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/port鈥?/a>
you can request stories about masturbation and other topics that are going to be interesting to cover with your son (and any child for that matter).
If you can figure that out, you should write a book. I'm sure you would make lots of money on it.
The only way to explain the nuances of relationships to a child with no social skills is to teach him social skills first. Otherwise, he will not understand what you are trying to explain. If he is not capable of learning social skills, he may not be capable of learning the nuances of relationships.
How is the selection of queen and male bees determined?
Also, do the workers consist of both sexes or only one?How is the selection of queen and male bees determined?
First of all the workers are all female. The queen lives a long time but when her egg supply drops and the workers know she is failing they will make one cell near the top of the hive an an egg is laid in it. The egg hatches and forms a larva which is fed special food (called royal jelly) that turns that larva into a queen. One of the queens leaves the hive taking some of the workers with her and they start a new hive. The drones (male bees) come from extra large cells and are fed differently so they turn into drones. They do no work. Their only purpose is to breed with a queen.How is the selection of queen and male bees determined?
almost right, except the males are hatched from unfertilized eggs, they get the same food as the developing workers, females come from fertilized eggs and males all come from unfertilized eggs. the queen chooses which she will produce.
First of all the workers are all female. The queen lives a long time but when her egg supply drops and the workers know she is failing they will make one cell near the top of the hive an an egg is laid in it. The egg hatches and forms a larva which is fed special food (called royal jelly) that turns that larva into a queen. One of the queens leaves the hive taking some of the workers with her and they start a new hive. The drones (male bees) come from extra large cells and are fed differently so they turn into drones. They do no work. Their only purpose is to breed with a queen.How is the selection of queen and male bees determined?
almost right, except the males are hatched from unfertilized eggs, they get the same food as the developing workers, females come from fertilized eggs and males all come from unfertilized eggs. the queen chooses which she will produce.
How can Bees impact the making of Ice Cream?
I just a byte on Yahoo news saying that the disappearance of
the bee colonies are going to drive the price of Ice Cream.
I don't have my speakers hooked up so I could not listen to
why.How can Bees impact the making of Ice Cream?
all fruit relies on pollination, mostly by bees
no bees, no fruit, no fruit ice cream
http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/2/鈥?/a>How can Bees impact the making of Ice Cream?
maybe becasue they don't have enough bees to put it in and call raisins lol
because bees pollinate plants that make strawberries and other fruits wich is in ice cream it is 40% of the ingredients in the ice cream
for more info go to
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/17/news/com鈥?/a>
I dont know
the bee colonies are going to drive the price of Ice Cream.
I don't have my speakers hooked up so I could not listen to
why.How can Bees impact the making of Ice Cream?
all fruit relies on pollination, mostly by bees
no bees, no fruit, no fruit ice cream
http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/2/鈥?/a>How can Bees impact the making of Ice Cream?
maybe becasue they don't have enough bees to put it in and call raisins lol
because bees pollinate plants that make strawberries and other fruits wich is in ice cream it is 40% of the ingredients in the ice cream
for more info go to
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/17/news/com鈥?/a>
I dont know
Are humans the intelligent form of ants and bees in terms of how we function?
Like ants and bees, we are a highly social species that enables us to function as an entire organism when grouped together. With ants and bees, this enables them to have a functioning and thriving colony that enables genetic diversity. With humans, we have a functioning colony that is constantly progressing via cultural and technological changes.Are humans the intelligent form of ants and bees in terms of how we function?
It really depends on how you look it, and what the species is trying to acheive.
Ants, bees, and wasps developed a system that makes every unit equally important to the whole while at the same time equally expendable.
Save the queen. But every individual works for the greater good.
Other species, say herding animals, like antelope or buffalo, are more individual in their lifestyles. They chose mates, wander around, and don't have to do anything ';for'; the heard necessarily. And if there's trouble, its the weakest of the group that gets weeded out.
Or take pack animals. Wolves for instance. Or lion prides. They hunt together, they eat together. They also choose mates, but based on an alpha male. You can't just hook up with anyone in those social structures.
So to ask if humans are more evolved socially makes for a complicated question. If we had a government where one alpha male ruled, and took all the wives, but all the other folk where taken care of, and fed, and living, as pack animals do...is that a good life and evolved social structure?
Or if every person was an equal unit- everyone did their job, everyone had equal pay, and no one was more special than the other save the leader of the people, as ants do...is that a good life and evolved social structure?
Well, you can see how this could go on and on. Its almost like describing sci-fi utopias or dystopias. Anyway, it depends on what you consider a fair quality of life for people and how important is survival of society. Enough to compromise those things?
As for religion: I agree its out dated in many regards...but morality will never get passe. If only their was a way to instill morality and values without the primitive mythos of long long out dated religions.Are humans the intelligent form of ants and bees in terms of how we function?
Actually your argument could be applied to almost all other animal species when related to human beings. Don't we nurture and take care of our babies like other mammals and even reptiles take care of their eggs? We work together collectively? Yeah but we also have wars which contradicts that points. I do, however, agree that in case of some extra terrestrial invasion (however unlikely that may seem) that all the nations will probably work collectively as one unit to combat it. We are working together to survive but unlike ants we do not have predators. We are the predators and everything else our prey.thin hair
It really depends on how you look it, and what the species is trying to acheive.
Ants, bees, and wasps developed a system that makes every unit equally important to the whole while at the same time equally expendable.
Save the queen. But every individual works for the greater good.
Other species, say herding animals, like antelope or buffalo, are more individual in their lifestyles. They chose mates, wander around, and don't have to do anything ';for'; the heard necessarily. And if there's trouble, its the weakest of the group that gets weeded out.
Or take pack animals. Wolves for instance. Or lion prides. They hunt together, they eat together. They also choose mates, but based on an alpha male. You can't just hook up with anyone in those social structures.
So to ask if humans are more evolved socially makes for a complicated question. If we had a government where one alpha male ruled, and took all the wives, but all the other folk where taken care of, and fed, and living, as pack animals do...is that a good life and evolved social structure?
Or if every person was an equal unit- everyone did their job, everyone had equal pay, and no one was more special than the other save the leader of the people, as ants do...is that a good life and evolved social structure?
Well, you can see how this could go on and on. Its almost like describing sci-fi utopias or dystopias. Anyway, it depends on what you consider a fair quality of life for people and how important is survival of society. Enough to compromise those things?
As for religion: I agree its out dated in many regards...but morality will never get passe. If only their was a way to instill morality and values without the primitive mythos of long long out dated religions.Are humans the intelligent form of ants and bees in terms of how we function?
Actually your argument could be applied to almost all other animal species when related to human beings. Don't we nurture and take care of our babies like other mammals and even reptiles take care of their eggs? We work together collectively? Yeah but we also have wars which contradicts that points. I do, however, agree that in case of some extra terrestrial invasion (however unlikely that may seem) that all the nations will probably work collectively as one unit to combat it. We are working together to survive but unlike ants we do not have predators. We are the predators and everything else our prey.
What parts of the world of missing the bees because of cellphones?
I have a quick question.
I think a lot of people know about the missing bees around the world and how its because of cell phones. And I was wondering if anyone knew where all exactly are they missing from? What states? What countries? Can anyone help me? Thanks!What parts of the world of missing the bees because of cellphones?
Scientists who are studying the problem of missing bees will be glad to know that ';a lot of people'; have solved the problem by blaming it on cellphones. Those poor scientists who are not aware of the bee conspiracy are still checking out insecticides and natural enemies like mites as the cause.What parts of the world of missing the bees because of cellphones?
one they don't know what is killing the bees, the only thing mentioned about the cell phones is that bees will not fly by a cell phone, the bees internal GPS goes haywire causing the bees to crash, they don't know if the cell causes death to the bee, only that they can't bee around them, boy makes you wonder what it is doing to us? but bee keepers from around the planet are reporting their entire hives are dead. The problem is with out bees, our produce market will end, not only ours but worldwide, bees pollinate onr entire apple crop and many other crops as well, they have know about this for some time now, we have been trying to come up with a way to pollinate our crops by some other means, but they have not been able to come up with any solutions. so no that it is going to affect us financially they are going to look into it. good luck America cause we really need it!
We have 5 cell phones in the house and a huge bee hive in a tree in the front yard. hmmm....
What if some gm insecticidal pollen got loose.
There is a huge effort in china to grow fast poplars.
That could explain the issue, as well.
Just because the prevalence of cell phones coincides with the reduction in the numbers of bees, does not connect the two. It could be a bee virus.
I didn't know bee's used cell phones
I think a lot of people know about the missing bees around the world and how its because of cell phones. And I was wondering if anyone knew where all exactly are they missing from? What states? What countries? Can anyone help me? Thanks!What parts of the world of missing the bees because of cellphones?
Scientists who are studying the problem of missing bees will be glad to know that ';a lot of people'; have solved the problem by blaming it on cellphones. Those poor scientists who are not aware of the bee conspiracy are still checking out insecticides and natural enemies like mites as the cause.What parts of the world of missing the bees because of cellphones?
one they don't know what is killing the bees, the only thing mentioned about the cell phones is that bees will not fly by a cell phone, the bees internal GPS goes haywire causing the bees to crash, they don't know if the cell causes death to the bee, only that they can't bee around them, boy makes you wonder what it is doing to us? but bee keepers from around the planet are reporting their entire hives are dead. The problem is with out bees, our produce market will end, not only ours but worldwide, bees pollinate onr entire apple crop and many other crops as well, they have know about this for some time now, we have been trying to come up with a way to pollinate our crops by some other means, but they have not been able to come up with any solutions. so no that it is going to affect us financially they are going to look into it. good luck America cause we really need it!
We have 5 cell phones in the house and a huge bee hive in a tree in the front yard. hmmm....
What if some gm insecticidal pollen got loose.
There is a huge effort in china to grow fast poplars.
That could explain the issue, as well.
Just because the prevalence of cell phones coincides with the reduction in the numbers of bees, does not connect the two. It could be a bee virus.
I didn't know bee's used cell phones
Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
I have three children and I am allergic to bees, so you can see my concern. The tree will probably have to come down, but I need to know how to rid the property of the annoying woodpecker.Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
if they are the huge fat black bees they are carpenter bees and bee keepers will not want them. the good news about carpenter bees is they are relatively passive they just sort of hover there. I am allergic to bees also and we had an infestation in our garage roof. They drill perfect little holes in the wood, these holes can be filled with carpenter glue %26amp; dowel pieces. But if it is an infestation in a tree, you will probably have to remove the tree.
This website has some good iedas to deter the woodpecker from your property
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/co鈥?/a>Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
Look for a bee keeper in your area. Sometimes they will come and get the bees for free to build onto their hives. If that doesn't work you will have to contact an exterminator. Then get someone to cut the tree out and remove it.
*Apparently some of these people don't know what its like to be allergic to bee's.
Pellet gun and a shovel.
Your tree was on it's way out that is why the Woodpecker was there to eat all the ';insects';
You need to find someone to come and get rid of the bees, not sure if you are near farmland but some farmers have hives and might be able to take them off you hands
Well if the tree is removed why would the woodpecker want to stay? If the tree isn't gonna fall on your house just leave it, the bees, and the woodpecker alone. Annoying human.
if they are the huge fat black bees they are carpenter bees and bee keepers will not want them. the good news about carpenter bees is they are relatively passive they just sort of hover there. I am allergic to bees also and we had an infestation in our garage roof. They drill perfect little holes in the wood, these holes can be filled with carpenter glue %26amp; dowel pieces. But if it is an infestation in a tree, you will probably have to remove the tree.
This website has some good iedas to deter the woodpecker from your property
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/co鈥?/a>Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
Look for a bee keeper in your area. Sometimes they will come and get the bees for free to build onto their hives. If that doesn't work you will have to contact an exterminator. Then get someone to cut the tree out and remove it.
*Apparently some of these people don't know what its like to be allergic to bee's.
Pellet gun and a shovel.
Your tree was on it's way out that is why the Woodpecker was there to eat all the ';insects';
You need to find someone to come and get rid of the bees, not sure if you are near farmland but some farmers have hives and might be able to take them off you hands
Well if the tree is removed why would the woodpecker want to stay? If the tree isn't gonna fall on your house just leave it, the bees, and the woodpecker alone. Annoying human.
What do you think is really killing the bees?
It may just be a virus but I have my own theories about it of which I am not going to explain because I don't have enough clear evidence to back it up.What do you think is really killing the bees?
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately.
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>What do you think is really killing the bees?
Aliens!!!
I personaly dont think its our beeswax!
CCD is a problem that no one knows the cause to yet. Penn State has a series of podcasts for the public. Each one interviews different scientists with varying theories on the matter.
http://podcasts.psu.edu/node/262
These interviews were used in a Congressional report.
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately.
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>What do you think is really killing the bees?
Aliens!!!
I personaly dont think its our beeswax!
CCD is a problem that no one knows the cause to yet. Penn State has a series of podcasts for the public. Each one interviews different scientists with varying theories on the matter.
http://podcasts.psu.edu/node/262
These interviews were used in a Congressional report.
Where can I find the instrumental track for ';I Speak Six Languages'; from The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee?
The full title of the musical is '; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee';. I need this in the next few hours and the free-er the better. Any help or leads are much appreciated!!!!!Where can I find the instrumental track for ';I Speak Six Languages'; from The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee?
From the OBC recording? Is it on there? Maybe a karaoke version? Hmmmm. I need that cd...download, whatever...
Ummm. Did you try searching for it on sharing sites? I know..wow! That must be completely obscure!
You know...try entertainment, rather than languages...I'm probably the only expert in anything Broadway, here. And my expertise is a bit earlier than that.
*edit* Apparently, there's nothing out there, but if you want karaoke versions for auditions....here is a link to some other songs/shows:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd4wu7moY鈥?/a>
From the OBC recording? Is it on there? Maybe a karaoke version? Hmmmm. I need that cd...download, whatever...
Ummm. Did you try searching for it on sharing sites? I know..wow! That must be completely obscure!
You know...try entertainment, rather than languages...I'm probably the only expert in anything Broadway, here. And my expertise is a bit earlier than that.
*edit* Apparently, there's nothing out there, but if you want karaoke versions for auditions....here is a link to some other songs/shows:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd4wu7moY鈥?/a>
Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
I have three children and I am allergic to bees, so you can see my concern. The tree will probably have to come down, but I need to know how to rid the property of the annoying woodpecker.Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
if they are the huge fat black bees they are carpenter bees and bee keepers will not want them. the good news about carpenter bees is they are relatively passive they just sort of hover there. I am allergic to bees also and we had an infestation in our garage roof. They drill perfect little holes in the wood, these holes can be filled with carpenter glue %26amp; dowel pieces. But if it is an infestation in a tree, you will probably have to remove the tree.
This website has some good iedas to deter the woodpecker from your property
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/co鈥?/a>Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
Look for a bee keeper in your area. Sometimes they will come and get the bees for free to build onto their hives. If that doesn't work you will have to contact an exterminator. Then get someone to cut the tree out and remove it.
*Apparently some of these people don't know what its like to be allergic to bee's.
Pellet gun and a shovel.
Your tree was on it's way out that is why the Woodpecker was there to eat all the ';insects';
You need to find someone to come and get rid of the bees, not sure if you are near farmland but some farmers have hives and might be able to take them off you hands
Well if the tree is removed why would the woodpecker want to stay? If the tree isn't gonna fall on your house just leave it, the bees, and the woodpecker alone. Annoying human.
if they are the huge fat black bees they are carpenter bees and bee keepers will not want them. the good news about carpenter bees is they are relatively passive they just sort of hover there. I am allergic to bees also and we had an infestation in our garage roof. They drill perfect little holes in the wood, these holes can be filled with carpenter glue %26amp; dowel pieces. But if it is an infestation in a tree, you will probably have to remove the tree.
This website has some good iedas to deter the woodpecker from your property
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/co鈥?/a>Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
Look for a bee keeper in your area. Sometimes they will come and get the bees for free to build onto their hives. If that doesn't work you will have to contact an exterminator. Then get someone to cut the tree out and remove it.
*Apparently some of these people don't know what its like to be allergic to bee's.
Pellet gun and a shovel.
Your tree was on it's way out that is why the Woodpecker was there to eat all the ';insects';
You need to find someone to come and get rid of the bees, not sure if you are near farmland but some farmers have hives and might be able to take them off you hands
Well if the tree is removed why would the woodpecker want to stay? If the tree isn't gonna fall on your house just leave it, the bees, and the woodpecker alone. Annoying human.
What do you think is really killing the bees?
It may just be a virus but I have my own theories about it of which I am not going to explain because I don't have enough clear evidence to back it up.What do you think is really killing the bees?
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately.
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>What do you think is really killing the bees?
Aliens!!!
I personaly dont think its our beeswax!
CCD is a problem that no one knows the cause to yet. Penn State has a series of podcasts for the public. Each one interviews different scientists with varying theories on the matter.
http://podcasts.psu.edu/node/262
These interviews were used in a Congressional report.thin hair
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately.
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>What do you think is really killing the bees?
Aliens!!!
I personaly dont think its our beeswax!
CCD is a problem that no one knows the cause to yet. Penn State has a series of podcasts for the public. Each one interviews different scientists with varying theories on the matter.
http://podcasts.psu.edu/node/262
These interviews were used in a Congressional report.
What do bees do in the wintertime?
I live in regina sk, and it's way to cold for bees to be out and I want to know what they do.What do bees do in the wintertime?
They gather real close together in their hive and live off of the honey they have made all summer. Not all of them live of course but they keep the queen alive so the hive can expand its population in the spring.What do bees do in the wintertime?
The queen is in the center of the hive with the other bees around it. If the weather stays too cold for too long they may not be able to reach the honey in the hive and freeze. If they run out of food they can't stay warm. So they just kind of hang out until it warms up. A winter bee can live longer than a summer bee too. In the spring and summer they work so hard they only live 3 weeks.
Bees sleep all winter. when it gets warm out they wake up.
They gather real close together in their hive and live off of the honey they have made all summer. Not all of them live of course but they keep the queen alive so the hive can expand its population in the spring.What do bees do in the wintertime?
The queen is in the center of the hive with the other bees around it. If the weather stays too cold for too long they may not be able to reach the honey in the hive and freeze. If they run out of food they can't stay warm. So they just kind of hang out until it warms up. A winter bee can live longer than a summer bee too. In the spring and summer they work so hard they only live 3 weeks.
Bees sleep all winter. when it gets warm out they wake up.
How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
They some how bore holes in the wood and move in and everything I try to use just runs out the hole.How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
Those are Carpenter Bees, paint ALL your wood they don't like paint. If your wood is unpainted or cracked %26amp; pealing that gives them a place to bore in.How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
I believe that the bees you are refering to are the Carpenter Bees. They are big, black looking, and carve into wood on porchs or around a house or shed.
Some stores such as Wal-Mart, or possibly your local Home and Garden store such as a Lowes or Home Depot should have a ';caulk-like'; substance that you can use to inject into the holes they are currently carving into. These bees don't sting, but they do bite. You can swat them away, or buy a bee killing spray as well.
Bees are really good luck and if I was you I would leave them or buy a bee house and give them somewhere else to live.
Bees have been dying out and if that happens we would not survive, the bees are essential for our very survival, they propogate all the plants and food.
Einstein was quoted as saying ';If the bees die man would only last for 4 years '; as they are so crucial for the plant cycles.
Due to massive use of pesticides and artificial bee farming 50% of the bee population died and caused shock throughout the scientific community. USA was badly hit, some crops failed in california.
Google it and you will see.
Bless the bee's they are our furry friends. We need them.
Buy a bee house.
Love Elektra x x x Bee nice.
they are carpenter bees-fill holes with steel wool %26amp; caulk over
these bees only attack bare surface wood-prime %26amp; paint
or they will increase there drilling. i have seen as many as 50
in a 5-foot 2 x 4
use smoke bomb
buy a vinegar , open it , stick in a piece of rolled clothes / newspaper. Lit fire , FIRE IN THE HOLE !!!
You need to smoke them out or find a way to suffocate them. Cover the holes with duck tape.
Those are Carpenter Bees, paint ALL your wood they don't like paint. If your wood is unpainted or cracked %26amp; pealing that gives them a place to bore in.How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
I believe that the bees you are refering to are the Carpenter Bees. They are big, black looking, and carve into wood on porchs or around a house or shed.
Some stores such as Wal-Mart, or possibly your local Home and Garden store such as a Lowes or Home Depot should have a ';caulk-like'; substance that you can use to inject into the holes they are currently carving into. These bees don't sting, but they do bite. You can swat them away, or buy a bee killing spray as well.
Bees are really good luck and if I was you I would leave them or buy a bee house and give them somewhere else to live.
Bees have been dying out and if that happens we would not survive, the bees are essential for our very survival, they propogate all the plants and food.
Einstein was quoted as saying ';If the bees die man would only last for 4 years '; as they are so crucial for the plant cycles.
Due to massive use of pesticides and artificial bee farming 50% of the bee population died and caused shock throughout the scientific community. USA was badly hit, some crops failed in california.
Google it and you will see.
Bless the bee's they are our furry friends. We need them.
Buy a bee house.
Love Elektra x x x Bee nice.
they are carpenter bees-fill holes with steel wool %26amp; caulk over
these bees only attack bare surface wood-prime %26amp; paint
or they will increase there drilling. i have seen as many as 50
in a 5-foot 2 x 4
use smoke bomb
buy a vinegar , open it , stick in a piece of rolled clothes / newspaper. Lit fire , FIRE IN THE HOLE !!!
You need to smoke them out or find a way to suffocate them. Cover the holes with duck tape.
What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
This is a pretty dire situation. If honey bees completely disappear, plants and flowers including fruit trees and other agricultural plant life will no longer be pollinated, and a third of the world's food supply will disappear. We have to find the problem quickly...What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
Many believe that our increasing use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, which bees ingest during their daily pollination rounds, are largely to blame. Commercial beehives are also subjected to direct chemical fumigation at regular intervals to ward off destructive mites. Another leading suspect is genetically modified crops, which may generate pollen with compromised nutritional value.
It may be that the build-up of both synthetic chemicals and genetically modified crop pollen has reached a ';tipping point,'; stressing bee populations to the point of collapse. Lending credence to this theory is that organic bee colonies, where chemicals and genetically modified crops are avoided, are not experiencing the same kind of catastrophic collapses, according to the non-profit Organic Consumers Association.
Bee populations may also be vulnerable to other factors, such as the recent increase in atmospheric electromagnetic radiation as a result of growing numbers of cell phones and wireless communication towers. The increased radiation given off by such devices may interfere with bees' ability to navigate. A small study at Germany's Landau University found that bees would not return to their hives when mobile phones were placed nearby. Further research is currently underway in the U.S. to determine the extent of such radiation-related phenomena on bees and other insect populations.What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
This phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It is now believed that CCD is caused by a virus related to Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus.
They aren't disappearing. Not in my backyard, or out in the woods in the Hill Country, anyway.
Many believe that our increasing use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, which bees ingest during their daily pollination rounds, are largely to blame. Commercial beehives are also subjected to direct chemical fumigation at regular intervals to ward off destructive mites. Another leading suspect is genetically modified crops, which may generate pollen with compromised nutritional value.
It may be that the build-up of both synthetic chemicals and genetically modified crop pollen has reached a ';tipping point,'; stressing bee populations to the point of collapse. Lending credence to this theory is that organic bee colonies, where chemicals and genetically modified crops are avoided, are not experiencing the same kind of catastrophic collapses, according to the non-profit Organic Consumers Association.
Bee populations may also be vulnerable to other factors, such as the recent increase in atmospheric electromagnetic radiation as a result of growing numbers of cell phones and wireless communication towers. The increased radiation given off by such devices may interfere with bees' ability to navigate. A small study at Germany's Landau University found that bees would not return to their hives when mobile phones were placed nearby. Further research is currently underway in the U.S. to determine the extent of such radiation-related phenomena on bees and other insect populations.What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
This phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It is now believed that CCD is caused by a virus related to Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus.
They aren't disappearing. Not in my backyard, or out in the woods in the Hill Country, anyway.
What is the Best Way To Fight Biting Insects, Bees, Etc?
After trying everything, even the Yellow Jacket Safe Trap Cones, just plain fed up. The Cones just do not hold these insects in there. Sprays are disgusting, but tried them as well as everything on the market, even home remedies, and nothing. They are attratced to the gutter and the paint of the house,but landlord doesn't care, so what else can be done so we can enjoy the backyard again? The Bees, Wasps, YellowJackets etc chase after you until they sting you. What else can be done to fight off these pests?What is the Best Way To Fight Biting Insects, Bees, Etc?
First off, you will never get rid of all flying insects, it's just impossible. While you might think, through their actions, that they are attacking you personally, they really aren't. Honey bees an yellow jackets will be attracted to floral scented shampoos and perfumes, so avoiding these is wise when you will be spending time outdoors.
Yellow jackets can be aggressive in the fall when they are looking for food, so keeping things that they are attracted to inside or under cover will help. Also keeping garbage cans covered helps, as does anything that you can do to remove attractants.
If you are enjoying spring, you will see paper wasps and yellow jackets flying around the eves of the house. These are usually queens looking for a place to build a nest. Get them with some wasp spray and you will eliminate their offspring later in the summer. Use a spray that goes 15 feet or so.
Do not use the gasoline trick. That is a recipe for disaster. You, someone you love or something will get hurt, especially by throwing it!!
If you discover a honey bee hive or swarm, call your animal control person and they will send a bee keeper out to remove them. Honey bees are not bright yellow and black like yellow jackets, but rather more on the brownish side. We need all of the honey bees that we can get, so please, please don't destroy them!What is the Best Way To Fight Biting Insects, Bees, Etc?
We use Bounce drier sheets pinned to our clothing to keep away insects when fishing, camping or just working in the yard. I am amazed how well they work. I also rub my dogs with the Bounce sheets to help keep the insects away and makes them smell better to.
First, it's interesting that bees and yellow jacket would both be together in attacking you since they really don't care much for each other. :-) The only thing I could suggest since you don't own the house is, when you want to enjoy your backyard take a barrel and make a smoke bomb. Bees, actually most insects, do not care for the smoke. But it also means your backyard will smell like smoke too. Unless you can find the actual nests and destroy them with fire there isn't much you can do other than move unfortunately. I would attempt to find the nests though, they have to be close by since they are pestering you all the time. The toss gasoline, match and run. Most of the bees will be killed, you may even get lucky and kill the queen bee which will make the drones leave the hive anyway for greener pastures.
First off, you will never get rid of all flying insects, it's just impossible. While you might think, through their actions, that they are attacking you personally, they really aren't. Honey bees an yellow jackets will be attracted to floral scented shampoos and perfumes, so avoiding these is wise when you will be spending time outdoors.
Yellow jackets can be aggressive in the fall when they are looking for food, so keeping things that they are attracted to inside or under cover will help. Also keeping garbage cans covered helps, as does anything that you can do to remove attractants.
If you are enjoying spring, you will see paper wasps and yellow jackets flying around the eves of the house. These are usually queens looking for a place to build a nest. Get them with some wasp spray and you will eliminate their offspring later in the summer. Use a spray that goes 15 feet or so.
Do not use the gasoline trick. That is a recipe for disaster. You, someone you love or something will get hurt, especially by throwing it!!
If you discover a honey bee hive or swarm, call your animal control person and they will send a bee keeper out to remove them. Honey bees are not bright yellow and black like yellow jackets, but rather more on the brownish side. We need all of the honey bees that we can get, so please, please don't destroy them!What is the Best Way To Fight Biting Insects, Bees, Etc?
We use Bounce drier sheets pinned to our clothing to keep away insects when fishing, camping or just working in the yard. I am amazed how well they work. I also rub my dogs with the Bounce sheets to help keep the insects away and makes them smell better to.
First, it's interesting that bees and yellow jacket would both be together in attacking you since they really don't care much for each other. :-) The only thing I could suggest since you don't own the house is, when you want to enjoy your backyard take a barrel and make a smoke bomb. Bees, actually most insects, do not care for the smoke. But it also means your backyard will smell like smoke too. Unless you can find the actual nests and destroy them with fire there isn't much you can do other than move unfortunately. I would attempt to find the nests though, they have to be close by since they are pestering you all the time. The toss gasoline, match and run. Most of the bees will be killed, you may even get lucky and kill the queen bee which will make the drones leave the hive anyway for greener pastures.
Where can I find the instrumental track for ';I Speak Six Languages'; from The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee?
The full title of the musical is '; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee';. I need this in the next few hours and the free-er the better. Any help or leads are much appreciated!!!!!
Was the bee population decline caused by a bio-weapon?
It's been hypothesized to be many things. Scientific American has listed several possibilities ranging from mites(1,2) and even global warming. Starvation is even an ongoing research topic(3) as are viruses(4). It is rather unlikely a man-made biological weapon is causing this massive die-off.Was the bee population decline caused by a bio-weapon?
Yes, it's called insecticide. Farmers are free to use it to get ';perfect'; crops and damn the local ecology.Was the bee population decline caused by a bio-weapon?
Disease?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090414084627.htm
Doesn't say anything about bio-weapon.thin hair
Yes, it's called insecticide. Farmers are free to use it to get ';perfect'; crops and damn the local ecology.Was the bee population decline caused by a bio-weapon?
Disease?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090414084627.htm
Doesn't say anything about bio-weapon.
What does this quote mean from the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd?
';Actually, you can be bad at something...but if you love doing it, that will be enough. - August Boatwright';What does this quote mean from the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd?
It means that if you have tried your hardest ,it was still your best,maybe not perfect for someone else, but good for youWhat does this quote mean from the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd?
i think it means that you shouldnt do something with your life just because ppl expect it, and you know its a safe path that you can go through with it easily... but rather you should do something that even though you may or may not know how it will turn out to strive for it anyways if you feel strongly about it.
It means that if you have tried your hardest ,it was still your best,maybe not perfect for someone else, but good for youWhat does this quote mean from the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd?
i think it means that you shouldnt do something with your life just because ppl expect it, and you know its a safe path that you can go through with it easily... but rather you should do something that even though you may or may not know how it will turn out to strive for it anyways if you feel strongly about it.
Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
I have three children and I am allergic to bees, so you can see my concern. The tree will probably have to come down, but I need to know how to rid the property of the annoying woodpecker.Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
if they are the huge fat black bees they are carpenter bees and bee keepers will not want them. the good news about carpenter bees is they are relatively passive they just sort of hover there. I am allergic to bees also and we had an infestation in our garage roof. They drill perfect little holes in the wood, these holes can be filled with carpenter glue %26amp; dowel pieces. But if it is an infestation in a tree, you will probably have to remove the tree.
This website has some good iedas to deter the woodpecker from your property
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/co鈥?/a>Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
Look for a bee keeper in your area. Sometimes they will come and get the bees for free to build onto their hives. If that doesn't work you will have to contact an exterminator. Then get someone to cut the tree out and remove it.
*Apparently some of these people don't know what its like to be allergic to bee's.
Pellet gun and a shovel.
Your tree was on it's way out that is why the Woodpecker was there to eat all the ';insects';
You need to find someone to come and get rid of the bees, not sure if you are near farmland but some farmers have hives and might be able to take them off you hands
Well if the tree is removed why would the woodpecker want to stay? If the tree isn't gonna fall on your house just leave it, the bees, and the woodpecker alone. Annoying human.
if they are the huge fat black bees they are carpenter bees and bee keepers will not want them. the good news about carpenter bees is they are relatively passive they just sort of hover there. I am allergic to bees also and we had an infestation in our garage roof. They drill perfect little holes in the wood, these holes can be filled with carpenter glue %26amp; dowel pieces. But if it is an infestation in a tree, you will probably have to remove the tree.
This website has some good iedas to deter the woodpecker from your property
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/co鈥?/a>Our woodpecker has tore up our tree outside the front door. Now we have massive bees. What do we do?
Look for a bee keeper in your area. Sometimes they will come and get the bees for free to build onto their hives. If that doesn't work you will have to contact an exterminator. Then get someone to cut the tree out and remove it.
*Apparently some of these people don't know what its like to be allergic to bee's.
Pellet gun and a shovel.
Your tree was on it's way out that is why the Woodpecker was there to eat all the ';insects';
You need to find someone to come and get rid of the bees, not sure if you are near farmland but some farmers have hives and might be able to take them off you hands
Well if the tree is removed why would the woodpecker want to stay? If the tree isn't gonna fall on your house just leave it, the bees, and the woodpecker alone. Annoying human.
What do you think is really killing the bees?
It may just be a virus but I have my own theories about it of which I am not going to explain because I don't have enough clear evidence to back it up.What do you think is really killing the bees?
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately.
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>What do you think is really killing the bees?
Aliens!!!
I personaly dont think its our beeswax!
CCD is a problem that no one knows the cause to yet. Penn State has a series of podcasts for the public. Each one interviews different scientists with varying theories on the matter.
http://podcasts.psu.edu/node/262
These interviews were used in a Congressional report.
Your question is excellent - honey bees all over North America HAVE been disappering lately.
In Pennsylvania alone, it is estimated that 75% of the honeybees have died in recent months. Why is this? It's caused by a new disease called Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). But NOBODY really knows why they leave their hives or where they go off to - it's a mystery currently being investigated.
- While the exact mechanisms of CCD remain unknown, malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, stress cause from being moved all over the country to pollinate crops, and electromagnetic radiation have all been proposed as causative agents.
But what we DO know is that if CCD wipes out all the honeybees - we're in a HEAP of trouble.
- It seems that a very high percentage (25-90%) of the bees are simply disappearing and not returning to the hive. No one is sure at this time what the cause is, but, we do have the following clues, effects, and speculations:
- CCD was first reported in America in mid-November 2006
- The effect of CCD is that millions of bees have simply vanished, leaving unborn bees beehind. In most cases, all that's left in the hives are the doomed offspring (not enough bees stay to keep the hive flourishing). Dead bees are typically nowhere to be found - they just vanish.
- Nearly all surviving bees afflicted by CCD carry multiple fungal infections, indicating that the bees are being immunosuppressed.
- in many instances, neighboring bees and other critters are not even raiding the collapsed hives (ie, going after the honey) as would be expected. This suggests the presence of a deterrent chemical or toxin in affected hives.
- beekeepers who frequently moved their hives (ie, to orchards for pollination) appear more likely to be afflicted.
- The genome of the honeybee is yielding some clues. Researchers have compared it with that of other insects, including the fruit fly and the mosquito. They have found that bees cannot make an enzyme that other insects use to help eliminate toxins from the body. This could leave bees at risk of poisoning.
- genetically modified plants are suspected to be the culprit, and may be creating what I would call a ';cascading effect'; in a complex cycle that causes bees to become infected by other diseases. Some hive survivors (scant few) have been found with multiple infections. Because of this, some researchers are working on the idea that the insects' immune systems have failed.
- During the week of April 23rd, the US Department of Agriculture convened a workshop of apiarists and federal and university scientists to suggest some answers.
- there are reports that organic beekeepers (ie, those who don't use ';apistan strips'; or other miticides in their hives) are not suffering from CCD. Time will tell on this point.
http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/15/o鈥?/a>
Some crops are completely dependent on honeybees, and since most honeybees are owned by beekeepers, this loss will have a serious impact on food production.
And all of this follows close on the heels of the crises that seemed to be only worsening in recent years because of the varroa and tracheal mites:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/c鈥?/a>What do you think is really killing the bees?
Aliens!!!
I personaly dont think its our beeswax!
CCD is a problem that no one knows the cause to yet. Penn State has a series of podcasts for the public. Each one interviews different scientists with varying theories on the matter.
http://podcasts.psu.edu/node/262
These interviews were used in a Congressional report.
How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
They some how bore holes in the wood and move in and everything I try to use just runs out the hole.How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
Those are Carpenter Bees, paint ALL your wood they don't like paint. If your wood is unpainted or cracked %26amp; pealing that gives them a place to bore in.How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
I believe that the bees you are refering to are the Carpenter Bees. They are big, black looking, and carve into wood on porchs or around a house or shed.
Some stores such as Wal-Mart, or possibly your local Home and Garden store such as a Lowes or Home Depot should have a ';caulk-like'; substance that you can use to inject into the holes they are currently carving into. These bees don't sting, but they do bite. You can swat them away, or buy a bee killing spray as well.
Bees are really good luck and if I was you I would leave them or buy a bee house and give them somewhere else to live.
Bees have been dying out and if that happens we would not survive, the bees are essential for our very survival, they propogate all the plants and food.
Einstein was quoted as saying ';If the bees die man would only last for 4 years '; as they are so crucial for the plant cycles.
Due to massive use of pesticides and artificial bee farming 50% of the bee population died and caused shock throughout the scientific community. USA was badly hit, some crops failed in california.
Google it and you will see.
Bless the bee's they are our furry friends. We need them.
Buy a bee house.
Love Elektra x x x Bee nice.
they are carpenter bees-fill holes with steel wool %26amp; caulk over
these bees only attack bare surface wood-prime %26amp; paint
or they will increase there drilling. i have seen as many as 50
in a 5-foot 2 x 4
use smoke bomb
buy a vinegar , open it , stick in a piece of rolled clothes / newspaper. Lit fire , FIRE IN THE HOLE !!!
You need to smoke them out or find a way to suffocate them. Cover the holes with duck tape.
Those are Carpenter Bees, paint ALL your wood they don't like paint. If your wood is unpainted or cracked %26amp; pealing that gives them a place to bore in.How can I get rid of bumble bees that live in the wood on the out side of my house?
I believe that the bees you are refering to are the Carpenter Bees. They are big, black looking, and carve into wood on porchs or around a house or shed.
Some stores such as Wal-Mart, or possibly your local Home and Garden store such as a Lowes or Home Depot should have a ';caulk-like'; substance that you can use to inject into the holes they are currently carving into. These bees don't sting, but they do bite. You can swat them away, or buy a bee killing spray as well.
Bees are really good luck and if I was you I would leave them or buy a bee house and give them somewhere else to live.
Bees have been dying out and if that happens we would not survive, the bees are essential for our very survival, they propogate all the plants and food.
Einstein was quoted as saying ';If the bees die man would only last for 4 years '; as they are so crucial for the plant cycles.
Due to massive use of pesticides and artificial bee farming 50% of the bee population died and caused shock throughout the scientific community. USA was badly hit, some crops failed in california.
Google it and you will see.
Bless the bee's they are our furry friends. We need them.
Buy a bee house.
Love Elektra x x x Bee nice.
they are carpenter bees-fill holes with steel wool %26amp; caulk over
these bees only attack bare surface wood-prime %26amp; paint
or they will increase there drilling. i have seen as many as 50
in a 5-foot 2 x 4
use smoke bomb
buy a vinegar , open it , stick in a piece of rolled clothes / newspaper. Lit fire , FIRE IN THE HOLE !!!
You need to smoke them out or find a way to suffocate them. Cover the holes with duck tape.
What's the best way to fight bees, wasps, and yellow jackets ?
There must be a nest outside my front door in one of the bushes because all types of stinging insects fly in and out like a colony every day. It's very warm now in Atlanta and I need to trim the hedges ... but I ain't crazy. Is there a product or home remedy I can make to kill %26amp; repell these threats ?What's the best way to fight bees, wasps, and yellow jackets ?
Fill a Small paper bag full of news paper and tie the end shut. Then hang it anywhere you don't want the bees to go. The bees or wasps think it is another nest and they stay away.What's the best way to fight bees, wasps, and yellow jackets ?
Raid Bee/Wasp killer works great. Follow the directions.
soap and water works fine and easy,
Many of these suggestions will work, but make sure that whatever you do, you do at dawn or dusk -- that's when most of them are in the nests.
Throw a cup of gasoline on them, it kills them instantly.
I would like to suggest Pyrethrin. This is a chemical that is commonly used to kill wasps and bees and other insects. It works by immediately attacking the neuro system and shuts down their bodies. It is a very effective and easy to use chemical. Simply spray the tarted - and run away please. You will probably have wasps after you once you spray the nest.
You should be able to buy the product at most lawn/hardware stores.
What's the best way to fight bees, wasps, and yellow jackets ?
With an exterminatorthin hair
Fill a Small paper bag full of news paper and tie the end shut. Then hang it anywhere you don't want the bees to go. The bees or wasps think it is another nest and they stay away.What's the best way to fight bees, wasps, and yellow jackets ?
Raid Bee/Wasp killer works great. Follow the directions.
soap and water works fine and easy,
Many of these suggestions will work, but make sure that whatever you do, you do at dawn or dusk -- that's when most of them are in the nests.
Throw a cup of gasoline on them, it kills them instantly.
I would like to suggest Pyrethrin. This is a chemical that is commonly used to kill wasps and bees and other insects. It works by immediately attacking the neuro system and shuts down their bodies. It is a very effective and easy to use chemical. Simply spray the tarted - and run away please. You will probably have wasps after you once you spray the nest.
You should be able to buy the product at most lawn/hardware stores.
What's the best way to fight bees, wasps, and yellow jackets ?
With an exterminator
What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
This is a pretty dire situation. If honey bees completely disappear, plants and flowers including fruit trees and other agricultural plant life will no longer be pollinated, and a third of the world's food supply will disappear. We have to find the problem quickly...What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
Many believe that our increasing use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, which bees ingest during their daily pollination rounds, are largely to blame. Commercial beehives are also subjected to direct chemical fumigation at regular intervals to ward off destructive mites. Another leading suspect is genetically modified crops, which may generate pollen with compromised nutritional value.
It may be that the build-up of both synthetic chemicals and genetically modified crop pollen has reached a ';tipping point,'; stressing bee populations to the point of collapse. Lending credence to this theory is that organic bee colonies, where chemicals and genetically modified crops are avoided, are not experiencing the same kind of catastrophic collapses, according to the non-profit Organic Consumers Association.
Bee populations may also be vulnerable to other factors, such as the recent increase in atmospheric electromagnetic radiation as a result of growing numbers of cell phones and wireless communication towers. The increased radiation given off by such devices may interfere with bees' ability to navigate. A small study at Germany's Landau University found that bees would not return to their hives when mobile phones were placed nearby. Further research is currently underway in the U.S. to determine the extent of such radiation-related phenomena on bees and other insect populations.What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
This phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It is now believed that CCD is caused by a virus related to Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus.
They aren't disappearing. Not in my backyard, or out in the woods in the Hill Country, anyway.
Many believe that our increasing use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, which bees ingest during their daily pollination rounds, are largely to blame. Commercial beehives are also subjected to direct chemical fumigation at regular intervals to ward off destructive mites. Another leading suspect is genetically modified crops, which may generate pollen with compromised nutritional value.
It may be that the build-up of both synthetic chemicals and genetically modified crop pollen has reached a ';tipping point,'; stressing bee populations to the point of collapse. Lending credence to this theory is that organic bee colonies, where chemicals and genetically modified crops are avoided, are not experiencing the same kind of catastrophic collapses, according to the non-profit Organic Consumers Association.
Bee populations may also be vulnerable to other factors, such as the recent increase in atmospheric electromagnetic radiation as a result of growing numbers of cell phones and wireless communication towers. The increased radiation given off by such devices may interfere with bees' ability to navigate. A small study at Germany's Landau University found that bees would not return to their hives when mobile phones were placed nearby. Further research is currently underway in the U.S. to determine the extent of such radiation-related phenomena on bees and other insect populations.What is causing the disappearance of honey bees?
This phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It is now believed that CCD is caused by a virus related to Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus.
They aren't disappearing. Not in my backyard, or out in the woods in the Hill Country, anyway.
Saturday, 05 December 2009
What does it mean when there are bees all over the floor in a dream?
Last night I dreamed that I was in a dirty apartment with a girl I didn't know and her baby. I was sleeping on the floor on a blanket. I woke up because there was a bug crawling on me. When I stood up my bare feet were stung by bees. The bees were all over the floor. None were flying, just sitting on the floor and stinging anyone who walked over them. So we put shoes on and walked over them without any trouble. The next day they were still there, but they were all dead and crunchy. What could this mean?What does it mean when there are bees all over the floor in a dream?
Bees
To see bees in your dream, symbolizes wealth, good luck, harmony, and bliss.锟紹ees are also symbolic of hard work and industry as represented by the common phrase ';busy as a bee.'; Alternatively, the dream could indicate all that is happening in your life or something that is buzzing with activity. Is there a lot going on in your life?
To dream that you are stung by a bee, indicates that you have been wronged. Maybe you have been hurt by some stinging remark.What does it mean when there are bees all over the floor in a dream?
Hope the link below helps....
Bees
To see bees in your dream, symbolizes wealth, good luck, harmony, and bliss.锟紹ees are also symbolic of hard work and industry as represented by the common phrase ';busy as a bee.'; Alternatively, the dream could indicate all that is happening in your life or something that is buzzing with activity. Is there a lot going on in your life?
To dream that you are stung by a bee, indicates that you have been wronged. Maybe you have been hurt by some stinging remark.What does it mean when there are bees all over the floor in a dream?
Hope the link below helps....
What should I do about the bumble bees in my back yard?
There seems to be 1 bumble bee hovering right outside my door. I was observing the bee and it would attack every flying insect that came 10 feet near it (butterfly and otherbees) and then return to its spot. I was within 3 feet of it and it would not attack. I'm curious, because i've heard rumours that they can't sting, should I eliminate this bee? Because I feel it is guarding something like a hive and I don't want more of these guys flying all around my backyard.What should I do about the bumble bees in my back yard?
Bumble bees are generally passive. They are good pollinators too. With the decline in honey bees it is probably a good idea to let it be.
Bumble bees are generally passive. They are good pollinators too. With the decline in honey bees it is probably a good idea to let it be.
What is the evolutionary factor that kills bees after they sting?
I mean, if stinging is supposed to serve as a defense mechanism, then why would it kill the bee to use it? I'm not asking for the ';because they lose their stingers and die'; answer.. I'm wondering WHY.What is the evolutionary factor that kills bees after they sting?
So, how could a self-sacrificing attack be beneficial in terms of evolution? Mostly it isn't. Remember, the changes that occur in evolution are random. If the mutation is not negative, then maybe it'll prove adaptive and result in a change in the species as a whole. Note, a change doesn't have to be helpful to stay around. It just can't be negative enough to reduce (or eliminate) an animal's chance of reproducing.
If every time a lion bit something and lost its teeth, it would probably end up dying of starvation. Obviously this isn't beneficial so this mutation leads to a dead end.
Worker bees however, are easily replaced. They only live for a week or two to begin with and young workers are constantly being born. If bees were solitary animals, each one responsible for living and breeding, then dying after stinging something would be very detrimental to the survival of the species. But since workers are replaceable members of a colony, and only the survival of the Queen is important to the species, then death after stinging isn't a negative.
At some point, a mutation resulted in worker honey bees having a barbed stinger. This caused them to die after stinging. But worker bees do not need to live long enough to reproduce so this trait isn't detrimental to the survival of the species, therefore, it hasn't had a negative impact on their adaptation. That's just the way the cards fell.
There isn't a reason for it. It just happened, didn't hurt the survival of the species (and maybe has some benefit, maybe not) and stuck.What is the evolutionary factor that kills bees after they sting?
Only honeybees die when they sting humans, or animals. They can sting other things and not die. The pointer on a honeybee is shaped like a fish hook, and when they sting humans or animals the barb gets stuck in the skin, and when you brush them off it rips part of their abdomin out and that is why they die. They will only sting to protect the colony, Queen or whey they are fightened. If a bee stings a human, he does not know that he is going to die...
A dying honeybee sends out a powerful odor or single to trigger and coordinate a vicious assault. Without the death of the bee this signal or odor could not be released and the attack would not be as precise and devastating. This would cause them to loose their honey more often and starve and die more often. Thus they would not have offspring.
When they sting, they lose their stinger along with part of their abdomen. They die because of this loss. That part of the abdomen also includes the sack that contains the poison. In any event, when an insect loses their defense so they become defenseless and would fall prey to something else anyways...
Honey bee stingers only come off if they are imbedded in fleshy tissue, like skin. Their stingers have tiny barbs which act like microscopic hooks which cling onto our flesh as the bee struggles to make itself free. In the process of trying to free itself it not only leaves the stinger behind but also internal organs as well (it basically rips it's stomach out), causing it to die shortly thereafter.
So, in answer to your question, honey bees only die if they sting an animal with fleshy, sponge-like skin. They will not die if they sting other insects, for example.
Not all bee species die when they sting people, just the honey bee. Some bees don't have barbs on their stingers, like carpenter bees and bumble bees. Wasps don't have barbs on their stingers either. They can sting people multiple times and not die.
The bees that can sting and will eventually die are worker type bees. All that needs to be done is for another bee in the hive to active an eggs cell. Once activated it wont take long to replace that dead worker. You see only a few bees actually attack and sting, there are hundreds of worker bees in a hive. So, a few deaths for any reason is no big deal.
I can see where you are trying to go. Cause you think that it is self sacrifice, the ultimate end. But animals don't kill themselves with some grand plan of saving the whole hive or herd. Animals like certain bees are just merely workers, programed to do what they do. A worker dies, it gets replaced. Does not matter why that worker bee dies.
You will also note that there are plenty of bees, wasp and hornets that sting without dying. So the bees have it all figured out, thanks to evolution.
My mom keeps bees as a hobby and I can tell you that I'm not too fond of them. They die after they sting because because when they sting you they leave a barb of venom in your skin. The barb is also part of their digestive tract. The abdominal rupture is what kills the bee.
I have no clue Nenner Beener... good questionthin hair
So, how could a self-sacrificing attack be beneficial in terms of evolution? Mostly it isn't. Remember, the changes that occur in evolution are random. If the mutation is not negative, then maybe it'll prove adaptive and result in a change in the species as a whole. Note, a change doesn't have to be helpful to stay around. It just can't be negative enough to reduce (or eliminate) an animal's chance of reproducing.
If every time a lion bit something and lost its teeth, it would probably end up dying of starvation. Obviously this isn't beneficial so this mutation leads to a dead end.
Worker bees however, are easily replaced. They only live for a week or two to begin with and young workers are constantly being born. If bees were solitary animals, each one responsible for living and breeding, then dying after stinging something would be very detrimental to the survival of the species. But since workers are replaceable members of a colony, and only the survival of the Queen is important to the species, then death after stinging isn't a negative.
At some point, a mutation resulted in worker honey bees having a barbed stinger. This caused them to die after stinging. But worker bees do not need to live long enough to reproduce so this trait isn't detrimental to the survival of the species, therefore, it hasn't had a negative impact on their adaptation. That's just the way the cards fell.
There isn't a reason for it. It just happened, didn't hurt the survival of the species (and maybe has some benefit, maybe not) and stuck.What is the evolutionary factor that kills bees after they sting?
Only honeybees die when they sting humans, or animals. They can sting other things and not die. The pointer on a honeybee is shaped like a fish hook, and when they sting humans or animals the barb gets stuck in the skin, and when you brush them off it rips part of their abdomin out and that is why they die. They will only sting to protect the colony, Queen or whey they are fightened. If a bee stings a human, he does not know that he is going to die...
A dying honeybee sends out a powerful odor or single to trigger and coordinate a vicious assault. Without the death of the bee this signal or odor could not be released and the attack would not be as precise and devastating. This would cause them to loose their honey more often and starve and die more often. Thus they would not have offspring.
When they sting, they lose their stinger along with part of their abdomen. They die because of this loss. That part of the abdomen also includes the sack that contains the poison. In any event, when an insect loses their defense so they become defenseless and would fall prey to something else anyways...
Honey bee stingers only come off if they are imbedded in fleshy tissue, like skin. Their stingers have tiny barbs which act like microscopic hooks which cling onto our flesh as the bee struggles to make itself free. In the process of trying to free itself it not only leaves the stinger behind but also internal organs as well (it basically rips it's stomach out), causing it to die shortly thereafter.
So, in answer to your question, honey bees only die if they sting an animal with fleshy, sponge-like skin. They will not die if they sting other insects, for example.
Not all bee species die when they sting people, just the honey bee. Some bees don't have barbs on their stingers, like carpenter bees and bumble bees. Wasps don't have barbs on their stingers either. They can sting people multiple times and not die.
The bees that can sting and will eventually die are worker type bees. All that needs to be done is for another bee in the hive to active an eggs cell. Once activated it wont take long to replace that dead worker. You see only a few bees actually attack and sting, there are hundreds of worker bees in a hive. So, a few deaths for any reason is no big deal.
I can see where you are trying to go. Cause you think that it is self sacrifice, the ultimate end. But animals don't kill themselves with some grand plan of saving the whole hive or herd. Animals like certain bees are just merely workers, programed to do what they do. A worker dies, it gets replaced. Does not matter why that worker bee dies.
You will also note that there are plenty of bees, wasp and hornets that sting without dying. So the bees have it all figured out, thanks to evolution.
My mom keeps bees as a hobby and I can tell you that I'm not too fond of them. They die after they sting because because when they sting you they leave a barb of venom in your skin. The barb is also part of their digestive tract. The abdominal rupture is what kills the bee.
I have no clue Nenner Beener... good question
How do you get rid of Honey bees that are swarming around the corner of the house???
Not sure if the queen bee is under the siding or soffit facia...but they keep on coming back after we sprayed with detergant water. Also was sprayed with bee-spray previously.How do you get rid of Honey bees that are swarming around the corner of the house???
Find out if there is a beekeeper in your area and contact them. Honey bees have been getting killed off in large numbers by a little mite, and a lot of beekeepers have had their hives destroyed and are looking for more bees.
Your annoyance could be their godsend and they would come and get them for free.How do you get rid of Honey bees that are swarming around the corner of the house???
you can look in the want ads, sometimes people come and remove honey bee swarms for free. make sure they are not really yellowjackets, if they are then you have to physically saturate the nest with wasp spray after dark to get rid of them
get a bee keeper maybe ask for bee keeper numbers on 411 the be keeper might kknow what to do
Did the bee's bore a hole in the wood? If they did that, spray bug spray in the hole and all around, then caulk the hole closed. If there are bushes and/or flowers around there, get rid of them. Honey bees shouldn't bother anyone, they are just annoying.
Find out if there is a beekeeper in your area and contact them. Honey bees have been getting killed off in large numbers by a little mite, and a lot of beekeepers have had their hives destroyed and are looking for more bees.
Your annoyance could be their godsend and they would come and get them for free.How do you get rid of Honey bees that are swarming around the corner of the house???
you can look in the want ads, sometimes people come and remove honey bee swarms for free. make sure they are not really yellowjackets, if they are then you have to physically saturate the nest with wasp spray after dark to get rid of them
get a bee keeper maybe ask for bee keeper numbers on 411 the be keeper might kknow what to do
Did the bee's bore a hole in the wood? If they did that, spray bug spray in the hole and all around, then caulk the hole closed. If there are bushes and/or flowers around there, get rid of them. Honey bees shouldn't bother anyone, they are just annoying.
How do you get rid of bees, feeding off the humming bird feeder?
THEY ARE SMALL BEES. I FEED THE BIRDS 2 PARTS WATER / 1 PART SUGAR. THE BEES ARE CHASING THE BIRDS AWAY.How do you get rid of bees, feeding off the humming bird feeder?
Your sugar solution is too strong and that is why it is attracting bees. The correct dilution is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. See this site below for tips about keeping bees and wasps away.
http://www.birds-n-garden.com/how_to_att鈥?/a>How do you get rid of bees, feeding off the humming bird feeder?
I don't know,
but personally I would advise to not chase bees away; there are already so few of them because of various fungi, parasites, and Colony Collapse Disorder.
You can buy feeders that have bee guards.
get rid of the humming bird feeder
Your sugar solution is too strong and that is why it is attracting bees. The correct dilution is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. See this site below for tips about keeping bees and wasps away.
http://www.birds-n-garden.com/how_to_att鈥?/a>How do you get rid of bees, feeding off the humming bird feeder?
I don't know,
but personally I would advise to not chase bees away; there are already so few of them because of various fungi, parasites, and Colony Collapse Disorder.
You can buy feeders that have bee guards.
get rid of the humming bird feeder
How do I tell my 10yr old daughter about the birds and the bees?
My daughter just entered puberty. We have a very close and comfortable relationship, but I feel so awkward even starting the conversation about sex. Last time I checked she was my baby girl.How do I tell my 10yr old daughter about the birds and the bees?
LOL...I AM IN THE SAME BOAT, I HAVE AN 11 YEAR OLD SON AND A 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER...ALL YOU CAN DO IS BE HONEST WITH HER....TELL HER YA'LL NEED TO DISCUSS A FEW THINGS AND SIT DOWN WITH HER....ASK HER TO TELL YOU WHAT SHE KNOW'S ABOUT SEX? ASK HER WHAT HAS SHE HEARD AND WHAT DO HER FRIENDS SAY ABOUT IT. THEN YOU IN TURN CAN EITHER AGREE WITH IT OR CORRECT HER. IN MY HOUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T AGREE WITH ME FOR I AM TOO OPEN WITH MY CHILDREN. WE LIVE NEAR A CITY THAT SEEM'S TO HAVE A VERY HIGH RATE FOR STD'S AND HIV/AIDS, I WANT MY CHILDREN TO KNOW EVERYTHING THAT WILL KEEP THEM SAFE.OR PREVENT THEM FROM GETTING PREGNANT. JUST BE AS OPEN AND HONEST AS YOU CAN WITHOUT BEING TOO GRAPHIC....GOOD LUCK SWEETIEHow do I tell my 10yr old daughter about the birds and the bees?
My oldest child use to love the movie Look Who's Talking and of course as it comes on it has the sperm traveling to the egg well she asked me about what it was and what it was doing so I figured it was a good way to approach the subject of the birds and bees and it worked cause she tells me she has never forgot it to this day. To me it was just an easy approach of the subject especially since no one ever gave me the talk.
I know what you mean, my daughter is 9 and she asks questions sometimes. I have left it at that for now. I think you know your daughter and if you think she may be interested in boys, you really should sit her down and very honestly tell her everything. Don't sugar coat it, as a woman (girl) she has to know what the consequences could be if she would happen to make a decision that could have long lifetime lasting effects. In your heart, you will know when you have to have that kind of conversation.
What my grandmother did with me was get a book. A medical book one with a lot of pictures. She started out buy showing me the heart, lungs, and other basic of the human body. Like how it responds to certain diets and how exercise speed up your heart rate and get your blood flowing. Once I learned how the body works on a basic level, she started teaching me how boys and girls are different.
I wouldn't worry about explaining it to her. She is only 10. If she asks questions than explain perhaps without too many details. If you speak to her about the cycle she would want to know what it's for and she might start asking questions etc. Take it from there. Soon enough she will start to hear things at school and from friends and she might start to ask you a few things.
sooner or later u have to tell her so u can try to keep her a virgin as long as possible and talkin about it helps (i wish my mom woulda sat me down and had the convo. it probably woulda saved me alot of trouble) but yea i would wait till her is 11 or 12 and sit down and talk to her because then she would be closer to the age where she wants to experiment and try it
I waited until my children brought it up. As for her feminine diversty it may be better to have a woman explain the menstrual cycle.Personally I can explain the physical side of it, but I have only witnessed the emotional distress that accompanies it.
you shouldn't feel awkward.....what is there to feel awkward about?
its not hard to tell her and she should really know.
i understand that it may be a bit weird but you'll have to tell her sometime and if you don't well she'll eventually ask you about it to.
good luck
=)
at 10? take her to see real birds and bees man... let the kid have a childhood for her future sanity's sake.
Tell her. Do you want her learning from you or someone else?
don't tell her. it's embarrassing. trust me!
ur right...avoid it at all costs. she's still ur baby gurl. my suggestion? pay someone else to tell her. i only charged fifty bucks. let me know.
LOL...I AM IN THE SAME BOAT, I HAVE AN 11 YEAR OLD SON AND A 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER...ALL YOU CAN DO IS BE HONEST WITH HER....TELL HER YA'LL NEED TO DISCUSS A FEW THINGS AND SIT DOWN WITH HER....ASK HER TO TELL YOU WHAT SHE KNOW'S ABOUT SEX? ASK HER WHAT HAS SHE HEARD AND WHAT DO HER FRIENDS SAY ABOUT IT. THEN YOU IN TURN CAN EITHER AGREE WITH IT OR CORRECT HER. IN MY HOUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T AGREE WITH ME FOR I AM TOO OPEN WITH MY CHILDREN. WE LIVE NEAR A CITY THAT SEEM'S TO HAVE A VERY HIGH RATE FOR STD'S AND HIV/AIDS, I WANT MY CHILDREN TO KNOW EVERYTHING THAT WILL KEEP THEM SAFE.OR PREVENT THEM FROM GETTING PREGNANT. JUST BE AS OPEN AND HONEST AS YOU CAN WITHOUT BEING TOO GRAPHIC....GOOD LUCK SWEETIEHow do I tell my 10yr old daughter about the birds and the bees?
My oldest child use to love the movie Look Who's Talking and of course as it comes on it has the sperm traveling to the egg well she asked me about what it was and what it was doing so I figured it was a good way to approach the subject of the birds and bees and it worked cause she tells me she has never forgot it to this day. To me it was just an easy approach of the subject especially since no one ever gave me the talk.
I know what you mean, my daughter is 9 and she asks questions sometimes. I have left it at that for now. I think you know your daughter and if you think she may be interested in boys, you really should sit her down and very honestly tell her everything. Don't sugar coat it, as a woman (girl) she has to know what the consequences could be if she would happen to make a decision that could have long lifetime lasting effects. In your heart, you will know when you have to have that kind of conversation.
What my grandmother did with me was get a book. A medical book one with a lot of pictures. She started out buy showing me the heart, lungs, and other basic of the human body. Like how it responds to certain diets and how exercise speed up your heart rate and get your blood flowing. Once I learned how the body works on a basic level, she started teaching me how boys and girls are different.
I wouldn't worry about explaining it to her. She is only 10. If she asks questions than explain perhaps without too many details. If you speak to her about the cycle she would want to know what it's for and she might start asking questions etc. Take it from there. Soon enough she will start to hear things at school and from friends and she might start to ask you a few things.
sooner or later u have to tell her so u can try to keep her a virgin as long as possible and talkin about it helps (i wish my mom woulda sat me down and had the convo. it probably woulda saved me alot of trouble) but yea i would wait till her is 11 or 12 and sit down and talk to her because then she would be closer to the age where she wants to experiment and try it
I waited until my children brought it up. As for her feminine diversty it may be better to have a woman explain the menstrual cycle.Personally I can explain the physical side of it, but I have only witnessed the emotional distress that accompanies it.
you shouldn't feel awkward.....what is there to feel awkward about?
its not hard to tell her and she should really know.
i understand that it may be a bit weird but you'll have to tell her sometime and if you don't well she'll eventually ask you about it to.
good luck
=)
at 10? take her to see real birds and bees man... let the kid have a childhood for her future sanity's sake.
Tell her. Do you want her learning from you or someone else?
don't tell her. it's embarrassing. trust me!
ur right...avoid it at all costs. she's still ur baby gurl. my suggestion? pay someone else to tell her. i only charged fifty bucks. let me know.
How to you get rid of bees under the pouch?
The back pouch is brick ,there is an opening(a small crack on the side where bees are going in this hole, there are quite a few of them, We put a piece of steel wood in the hole, but that made them bad and they just keep coming. this morning we closed it with a clotting gum, but they are still swamming around it trying to get in. My mother-in-law was stung yesterday sitting on the pouch. what do we do?
Scared to death.How to you get rid of bees under the pouch?
When you find quite a few bees going into an area it means there's a hive inside your wall. At this point, they are NOT going to give up their hive and queen. You can try to kill each individual bee, but i doubt it will solve the problem.
There are pest control people who specialize in bees, they come out in bee suits and take care of the problem. BUT, it normally means opening up the hole a bit bigger which means repair.
Every bee within your wall is putting out a distress signal to every bee they have on the outside of the wall, which will not stop until every bee is dead. Keep in mind, the hive has made honey for quite some time and can keep themselves alive for a year or so in there. Meanwhile, the other bees will be working to find a new opening and i'm certain they will find one.
As for the nasty person who corrected your spelling, ignore. They must have nothing better to do than sit around trying to make others feel badly. You cannot allow those types of people to count within your life. They are worthless and inept at human interaction. They feel they must negate others to simply give themselves a small feel of satisfaction of worth. Which only shows lack of worth to all others.
If my house was swarming with bee's, i might be so worried that i might mispell as well.How to you get rid of bees under the pouch?
There is a bee or wasp nest under your porch.Covering the hole is not a good idea.If anything you should,at night when they are all in the nest make the opening big enough so that you can see inside and spot the nest. Then spray the nest with wasp and hornet spray saturating it completely.Wait a few days and seal up the hole.Or you could call a professional pest control company. They have access to chemicals that are not available to the public
Scared to death.How to you get rid of bees under the pouch?
When you find quite a few bees going into an area it means there's a hive inside your wall. At this point, they are NOT going to give up their hive and queen. You can try to kill each individual bee, but i doubt it will solve the problem.
There are pest control people who specialize in bees, they come out in bee suits and take care of the problem. BUT, it normally means opening up the hole a bit bigger which means repair.
Every bee within your wall is putting out a distress signal to every bee they have on the outside of the wall, which will not stop until every bee is dead. Keep in mind, the hive has made honey for quite some time and can keep themselves alive for a year or so in there. Meanwhile, the other bees will be working to find a new opening and i'm certain they will find one.
As for the nasty person who corrected your spelling, ignore. They must have nothing better to do than sit around trying to make others feel badly. You cannot allow those types of people to count within your life. They are worthless and inept at human interaction. They feel they must negate others to simply give themselves a small feel of satisfaction of worth. Which only shows lack of worth to all others.
If my house was swarming with bee's, i might be so worried that i might mispell as well.How to you get rid of bees under the pouch?
There is a bee or wasp nest under your porch.Covering the hole is not a good idea.If anything you should,at night when they are all in the nest make the opening big enough so that you can see inside and spot the nest. Then spray the nest with wasp and hornet spray saturating it completely.Wait a few days and seal up the hole.Or you could call a professional pest control company. They have access to chemicals that are not available to the public
Anyone know how to keep bees away from the fish pond?
We have a koi pond with a lot of lily pads. Last year, we didn't have that many bees, this year we have tons. They are buzzing all over and it's difficult to feed the fish, clean the pond, etc. We tried wasp traps, citronella, etc. but didn't work. Anybody have any suggestions?Anyone know how to keep bees away from the fish pond?
I know honey bees will get water from the closest source. Maybe put a bird bath out farther away where it won't bother you. It needs to have some rocks in it too.
I know honey bees will get water from the closest source. Maybe put a bird bath out farther away where it won't bother you. It needs to have some rocks in it too.
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