Bee recovery...

[gixer1]

I have a wild behive in my garden under a large concrete slab that I intend to break up and remove, it must be a fairly large hive as there were a large number of bees sitting on things around the entrance. They have never been any bother and I don’t want to harm them if possible so could a bee keeper entice them to leave the hive somehow? I know when I start breaking up the concrete it will destroy the hive and probably kill the bees which I want to avoid.

regards,
Gixer

 

[kes]

Local bee -keeping association would be worth a Google and a phone call

 

[csl]

Are any bee keepers near you you can ask... it's usually free...

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[gixer1]

Are any bee keepers near you you can ask... it's usually free...

Find beekeeping near You

Please scroll over our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.

www.bbka.org.uk

It appears bees cannot fly over the wall...

 

[csl]

It appears bees cannot fly over the wall...

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[Dr. Strangelove]

You could try to DIY it...


(Visions of you running around like this have entered my head - !)

 

[The Singing Stalker]

are They honey bees or a different type like bumble bees?

 

[Malxwal]

I can put you in touch with the local bee group.

 

[enfieldspares]

'Tis said their urine can be used as fuel for some motor vehicles.

 

[WH308]

It appears bees cannot fly over the wall...

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That’s because a deep fried Mars bar doesn’t need pollinating…

 

[shakey jake]

not usual for honey bees to nest under ground, live removal is possible, far bit of work. if they are bumbles the chance of success is alot lower

 

[Mick9abf]

I have a wild behive in my garden under a large concrete slab that I intend to break up and remove, it must be a fairly large hive as there were a large number of bees sitting on things around the entrance. They have never been any bother and I don’t want to harm them if possible so could a bee keeper entice them to leave the hive somehow? I know when I start breaking up the concrete it will destroy the hive and probably kill the bees which I want to avoid.

regards,
Gixer

I will message someone who’s partner does bee keeping and is part of some north east group, I’m sure she will have the number of someone who may be able to help. I’ll message him now and PM you anything I get.

 

[jall55]

I have a wild behive in my garden under a large concrete slab that I intend to break up and remove, it must be a fairly large hive as there were a large number of bees sitting on things around the entrance. They have never been any bother and I don’t want to harm them if possible so could a bee keeper entice them to leave the hive somehow? I know when I start breaking up the concrete it will destroy the hive and probably kill the bees which I want to avoid.

regards,
Gixer

Leave the concrete Gixer

 

[Malxwal]

I will message someone who’s partner does bee keeping and is part of some north east group, I’m sure she will have the number of someone who may be able to help. I’ll message him now and PM you anything I get.

Lad Colin down at the junction with the Alford rd or my neighbour both big into the bee groups.

 

[Mick9abf]

Contact

Supplies and loan equipment to members – see Supplies. Help with swarms – see Swarms For general enquiries about Aberdeen and District Beekeepers’ Association, please feel free to…

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She said to try some of the numbers on here.

 

[Malxwal]

Tarland Bee Group

Tarland Bee Group, Tarland. 569 likes. This page is for all members to share their bee related news, chat, ask questions, share answers & post events for, & related to, the Tarland Bee Group.

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A small friendly business Providing Beekeeping Supplies, Services and Produce.local honey, hand crafted ethical gifts and local produce.Agent for Thorne and supplier of Paynes, Maisemore, BS Honey and Simon the Beekeeper products

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[NoIDeer]

I doubt they are honey bees in the ground, I guess they could be mining bees or possibly bumble bees. Try and leave them until any activity stops or autumn then dig them out when they have finished doing what bees do. I don't think any bees are protected so it's your choice.

 

[john_little]

'Tis said their urine can be used as fuel for some motor vehicles.

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Bee type Jags

 

[Fadcode]

There are quite a few videos on YT relating to this subject, and it's amazing how easy it is to move a swarm of bees, they just catch the Queen, and hoover the rest up, well worth a look.

 

[Farmer Geddon]

If they are able to catch them, make sure they are moved more than 3 miles away.