Do you harvest this from your own bees? Do you use the mandatory tick spray on your bees? How does that not transfer to the product?
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You'll have to go on the Stakich.com website to get an answer to that question. I have visited the website, but I don't remember any details pertaining to that question. You might need to use the "contact us" link.
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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.
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Mix it with enough vegetable shortening to hold it together and place it in or very near the hive on a piece of paper. I like to lay it on top of the frames inside a Langstroth hive. Make sure you don't attract pests or grow mold.
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You can either send away for them from the company (they are free, but they don't come with the ant farm), or you can go collect them yourself outside. I found it was much easier to just send away for them! However, be advised that the company doesn't send you a queen ant, so your colony will die off in a few months. You can collect a queen ant yourself, or I think you can pay extra and get one from the company.
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I purchased this because we began having a tick invasion in the house, on the dog, etc. I was apprehensive about putting it ON the dog, but did place some around the house and on its collar. Never saw ticks inside again and saw less on the dog while we used it. I also put it on myself & daughter before we go out, and it did help in areas we usually pick up ticks on ourselves. I only found one tick crawling on my jeans last summer while using rose geranium, whereas the others I went out with were covered. A little goes a long way. Do realize that rose geranium oil, while effective, has some debate over estrogenic properties and probably would not recommend using it on males. I purchased this because we began having a tick invasion in the house, on the dog, etc. I was apprehensive about putting it ON the dog, but did place some around the house and on its collar. Never saw ticks inside again and saw less on the dog while we used it. I also put it on myself & daughter before we go out, and it did help in areas we usually pick up ticks on ourselves. I only found one tick crawling on my jeans last summer while using rose geranium, whereas the others I went out with were covered. A little goes a long way. Do realize that rose geranium oil, while effective, has some... » Read More I purchased this because we began having a tick invasion in the house, on the dog, etc. I was apprehensive about putting it ON the dog, but did place some around the house and on its collar. Never saw ticks inside again and saw less on the dog while we used it. I also put it on myself & daughter before we go out, and it did help in areas we usually pick up ticks on ourselves. I only found one tick crawling on my jeans last summer while using rose geranium, whereas the others I went out with were covered. A little goes a long way. Do realize that rose geranium oil, while effective, has some debate over estrogenic properties and probably would not recommend using it on males. « Show Less
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No you need to use a good flea product.This is for Ticks only & it works very well I change it every 6 months.
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Good idea. It is safe to do that. Just try to place it in the path of some ants so they can find it and lay a scent trail back to the colony so the others can ingest and spread it as well.
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I haven't tried this honey, and I buy organic, but an "organic" label on honey is silly to me. Honey bees can range miles and miles away from their hive, meaning that even if bee keepers are careful of their immediate surroundings, there's absolutely no way to guarantee that a bee hasn't taken nectar from treated crops, or GMO crops. Just something to think about before you spend more on "organic" honey :)
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You would need to spray the bees directly or have enough sprayed on an area were they get it on them.
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I found that bees are interested in the smell, but was never stung by a bee even though I wore the rose geranium all day while gardening or hiking. For me, it works well. Warm wishes, Tali
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You can dilute it with water an make a great insect repellent. I would use about an ounce of Permethrin to 15 ounces water. That will give you a .0625% solution, which is a little higher than store bought tick spray.
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I emailed them and they refuse to tell us unfortunately."Thank you for contacting us at Burt's Bees.As is the case with many companies, the specific ingredients of our formula are proprietary.I am sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Again, thank you for contacting us.Sincerely,Consumer Services"
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I open the package and leave it to air for a week or more and then it remains on my dog unless bathing or grooming. Ticks are everywhere unless there is snow on the ground. Wherever there are mice, squirrels etc you may find ticks so I don't take chances.
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This stuff doesn't work like a bug-killer...more like a repellent. I've had wasps, bees, mosquitos and flies around the back patio where I have the "egg" and they just fly away after a short time. Our back neighbors have a pool and we get the brunt of the bugs from the water source. The wasps took longer to go away. We were afraid they'd make another hive/nest where they do every year, but they didn't. You do have to refill it (I use only about two tablespoons at a time), but it lasts through the summer and we live in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Just a small warning, the liquid you pour into the egg smells like a very strong flower. My husband doesn't like the strong scent; I think it smells nice and goes well with the rose bush I've hung it in. Two of our friends thought they were smelling the roses, but neither them, nor I, wanted to stand around it for very long. Our patio is enclosed on two sides, with the back and side yards open. Hope this helps.
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The real question is how do you get them to go in? We have one at our lake house that only had one bee while others wreaked havoc on our house. We have one at our home that has none and have drilled into our fence and deck. Maybe I didn't place it in the right place
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I can't confirm ticks but it seems to kill everything else real good, I use a 4 gallon pump up back pack sprayer and lay this stuff down thick, it seems to keep everything away for a few months. I would think this would work for ticks, its pretty strong and you can make it stronger if you want.
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Megan: I have not had any problems with bees with my feeders in Tennessee and northern NY. I find the feeder easy to wash, clean and fill. I've owned a number of feeders and find this one is the best by far. I love the ant guard on top of feeder too !!