Torn
There are honey bees nesting in my garage, and I am very torn about what to do about them. My garden has been designed to provide food and shelter for them, but I know how much of a nuisance they can be when the colony gets bigger. But I also know that they are under attack and doing poorly as a species, and my garden, though small, is pesticide free.
I’m going to leave them, planning on spending a bunch of money to move them when they become a problem. Fortunately they are in an unfinished garage, so puling the “wall” down inside to get at them won’t be as destructive as say, bringing down a porch.
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Moving bees isn't hard; my father used to keep bees and I used to help. We moved several swarms for people. Key thing is, once you've got them into the box, make sure they can't escape - especially while you're driving! And move them far enough that they don't come right back to the lovely home they were just evicted from.
If you are going to shift them, as Felicear says, earlier is better. There's an old saying that "A swarm in May is worth a load of hay, a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon, but a swarm in July isn't worth a fly." Leave it too late, and they may not have time to make enough food for them to survive in the new place over the winter.
Good luck!
If you are going to shift them, as Felicear says, earlier is better. There's an old saying that "A swarm in May is worth a load of hay, a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon, but a swarm in July isn't worth a fly." Leave it too late, and they may not have time to make enough food for them to survive in the new place over the winter.
Good luck!
Felicear wrote: "I am glad you are trying to save the bees...according to this article there may be local beekeepers who would be happy to come and get the bees....also spring appears to be the best time for bee re..."What she said. In my state (WA), it is illegal to kill honeybees. When we found a nest in the oddly built eaves of the detached sunroom of our new home, we called a beekeeper who came and removed the bees to a new home, safely and without damage to them or property (which was a bonus) for $50. It was money well spent.
http://www.masterbeekeeper.org/info/b...
Good luck!