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One answer might be found in the records left by old time bee hunters. Rather than set up hives and raise domestic bees, rural folk used to hunt beehives. They would catch a few honey bees and mark them somehow, like a light dusting of flour, or some other way of making them stand out. Then they would release them one at a time, and try to follow them back to their honey tree. When released, the bee will usually make a complete circle or two and then make a beeline for home. Binoculars and several marked bees make this possible, unless you have really sharp eyes. A compass might come in handy, the Silva type. That way you can choose a landmark on the bee's path and go around obstacles like a swamp or a yard with a few pit bulls in it. Once you find the hive or nest, then you can decide what to do about it. Personally, honey bees and bumble bees seem pretty harmless and well mannered to me. If you don't mess with them, they normally won't mess with you. Anyway, that's one interesting way to spend an afternoon. Answer You may be seeing carpenter bees - they do not live in groups but the males compete for territories so you may see 3 or 4 males chasing each other around. They are rather large compared to honey bees. The female 'drills' a nearly perfect holes into wood (looks like it was made with a drill bit). I squirt WD-40 into the hole after dark.
As mentioned, sounds like carpenter bees, probably nesting in wood furniture ot tree near pool area.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 7y agoBees are around your trees because there is a pollen source for them. Leave them alone and they will leave when the pollen is exausted. Remember bees keep the world alive. Without them we die.
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∙ 11y agoBuy a bee swatter and when it comes near you house just try to smack the bee or you can shooed the bee somewhere else
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∙ 14y agoScream and Run is what I would do but just spray them with fly and wasp killer!
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∙ 13y agoCheck around the area and see if there are anything that blooms or might have pollen near by. This is the reason they are around and they are using water as a source to drink.
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∙ 12y agoSmoke...... try to have a fire going
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Does ammonia keep bees away?
Ammonia will not keep bees away or kill them. If you have a problem with bees on your property, contact a pest control company.
How do you keep bees away from picnic food?
One way to keep bees away from picnic food is by putting out bee traps around the area. Keep food covered and put away food right away.
How do you keep bees away from bird baths?
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How do you keep bees away from you?
Keep calm and don't flap your hands. They will lose interest and fly away. If there are a lot of bees around, it is better if you don't wear flower-scented perfume.
Does salami keep bees away?
yes, it is an old remedy from 1844 invented by Arnold King
Will moth balls help get rid of bees?
One way to get rid of bees or keep them away is by using moth balls. You can put them inside an old nylon and hang it close to a nest and in areas that you want to keep bees away from including porches and play sets.
Sweat bee repellent?
Sweat bees are attracted to the salt in human scent. Anything that covers the smell of perspiration will help keep sweat bees away.
How do you make a move to keep bees away when tanning?
To repel bees, you should avoid trying to swat them. Try to stay calm and still because swatting them will make them more aggressive.
Why keep bees wax for hair away from flames?
Beeswax is quite flammable. Don't forget it is used to make candles.
How do you keep black Timberland Campsite boots clean?
use regular shoe spray
How do you get rid bees with smoke?
Bees are terrified of fire, beekeepers puff smoke in to the hive to make the bees go to the bottom when removing the honey. I wouldn't recommend taking up smoking just to keep a bumble bee away though
How do bees get away from enemies?
They fly away.
