Are the bees humanely treated, and the pollen not taken from them all at once?
1344232
Have no idea as a customer that is a question for the manufactor of the product. And of course a question for the bee keeper. Can't help you..
1344233
Pollen is actually a byproduct of honey production. As bees travel they collect pollen and when they return to the hive there is a process that when the bees walk across a screen a percent of the pollen falls off. This pollen is cleaned and processed. The bess still collects enough pollen for the hive
1344234
I do not have any correspondence from the bees as of yet, but when I do, will duly inform you.
2107132
I would think it would stop most if not all cross pollination as long as you were able to secure it at all edges. Since some pollen is microscopic it's possible it could get through the material over time but in that sense only an airtight cover would prevent that and that's obviously not workable.
1151435
Not that we are aware of. Have used it for many years and still have bees and insects.
961925
I used Bayer Advanced Fruit & Veg systemic as a last resort remedy last season, because all other methods failed. I saw a dramatic difference in all my vegs, berries, & flowers. We didn't have a cold enough winter & every kind of chewing sucking insect was in full force, in swarms! I do not have grapes, my neighbor has a small vine of seedless Thompson grapes in her veg garden, I shared with her the systemic & she saw great results too. This year was another mild winter, so I am prepared for the bug army this year. I am already spraying & watering using the BA systemic. I noticed no difference in bee activity, no dead bees either, I talked to the farmer neighbor who has an orchard & bee hives. He said he has for years used systemic on his orchards & no difference in his bee hives. Hope you have good results as I did.
1527844
I have these bees too. I don't think so. The problem is where to apply the product. I'd change my response to say that if you could figure a way to put this where they burrow probably.
938593
I haven't used this particular brand but I have used other sticky traps and basically they trap anything that lands on it. However, I only ever saw one bee on any of my traps. I don't think the bees naturally gravitate to what you are coating, as they go for pollen on the flowers. So theoretically they are much less likely to land on it.
1016115
I don't think so but I don't consider them much of a pest since they kill small rodents and keep the squirrels at bay. They don't really do much in my garden as they really are not vegans.
258267
I have had more bees (all breeds) around this summer than ever - they have been drinking the treated water and it doesn't seem to have hurt them. Haven't seen any around for the past 3 weeks and I'm hoping it's because the weather has been getting much colder. Perhaps you should call or email the company to make sure it is safe for honey bees in your area.
1973383
Yes, not instantly. The residual effect stays good for a few weeks, unless rain comes. Carpenter bees and almost any insect or arthopod are affected by Suspend. Good insecticide.
422734
I don't know. This my first season with it and the bees are busy setting up housekeeping in it. Don't want to disturb them right now!!
284014
No, sorry - all bees are only being shipped by ground common carrier -I guess by your location that's not possible - sorry.
1405321
No question is dumb..and I have had no issues harming or deterring hummers or butterflies...mason bees are pollinators, I only worry about wasps that are loving the garden, they are not kind to the hummers & butterflies....make sure to follow the directions on the perfect location!! Hope that helped...
344760
Well plants are plants. As long as the area where they are grown is organic I am fine with it.I personally have a hive for honey, but I don't collect the pollen, might someday try. This pollen is nice. It is packed with every nutrient your body needs.
1476119
No. It is a systemic insecticide, which means the product becomes present in all the plant tissue, including the fruit. By its presence in the pollen and nectar of the fruit tree, it will also kill off the bees needed to pollinate the flowers and set fruit.
1082475
No rats or other animals that we know of but we did have some bees that tried to start a hive. We caught it in time and shooed them away.
1082331
It seems like either way is acceptable. Some seem to prefer hovering, while others sit and bend over. One thing I've noticed is that they don't seem to like as well as the tubular kind, but the bees and bats stay away from the disc feeders.
580632
Hi Tim, Thanks for the note. While we have chosen not to pay the thousands of dollars for a government "certification" as Organic, we are as close as it gets. We bottle only our own honey, from our own hives. We do NOT blend, mix, micro-filter, or heat pasteurize our honey. All that being said, no beekeeper knows each and every plant that his or her bees visits, it's a physical impossibility in the modern world for truly organic honey, and I would have more questions for a company that spends their efforts and money getting a certification, over taking care of their bees!