Thanks to all who responded. Is the reservoir large enough to drown the bees consistently? I want the bees to die in the trap and I not in my freezer.
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In your freezer??? Why would you put it in your freezer? But the answer is no, that's not how it works. The "bait" is a special chemical that attracts the yellow jackets (not bees--bees are our friends!) into the trap. They go up through the hole in the cone in the center and become trapped and die. When it gets full of wasps, make sure that they are all dead, and then empty it into the trash. It is reuseable, although you have to replace the attractant maybe once n the summer. It's just a few drops on a cotton ball.
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The well in the middle, right around the brass hanger rod, is a water moat for ants. It is separate from the nectar reservoir. The red cover has to be removed to re-fill the nectar reservoir. Technically, that can be done while the unit remains hanging because the red cover comes up without engaging the brass hanger, but it would be difficult. You would have to hold up the red cover while pouring nectar solution into the tray, and do that while keeping the tray reasonably level. Remember that you will want to clean the reservoir frequently, and that would be even more difficult to do while the unit is hanging. The well in the middle, right around the brass hanger rod, is a water moat for ants. It is separate from the nectar reservoir. The red cover has to be removed to re-fill the nectar reservoir. Technically, that can be done while the unit remains hanging because the red cover comes up without engaging the brass hanger, but it would be difficult. You would have to hold up the red cover while pouring nectar solution into the tray, and do that while keeping the tray reasonably level. Remember that you will want to clean the reservoir frequently, and that would be even more difficult to do while... » Read More The well in the middle, right around the brass hanger rod, is a water moat for ants. It is separate from the nectar reservoir. The red cover has to be removed to re-fill the nectar reservoir. Technically, that can be done while the unit remains hanging because the red cover comes up without engaging the brass hanger, but it would be difficult. You would have to hold up the red cover while pouring nectar solution into the tray, and do that while keeping the tray reasonably level. Remember that you will want to clean the reservoir frequently, and that would be even more difficult to do while the unit is hanging. « Show Less
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We've had no problem like that. From the way it's build, it looks like bees and wasps can't get at the liquid. But I haven't seen any try, so...
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Hello. No. For some reason the bee's cant figure out how to get out of the jar. I caught six last week and finally had to empty the dead ones from the jar to make room for more. I would highly recommend though that the trap be securely fastened down. I used a couple screws to mount mine to one of my eves. Not sure how well it would work if it is swinging around on a hook. Hope this helps.
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The reservoir certainly won't cool down by itself. You'll need to install a chiller.
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Depends on location and number of bees. I have caught only one in mine but gave one to a friend who has caught hundreds. She has more of a bee problem than I have
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That's a good question but I don't have the answer, sorry :( I do know that we have bee hives on our property but haven't had any issues with the bees on the feeder :)
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I don't think the roof is a problem. I would leave it alone. Bees are very good at regulating their own temperature.
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I would contact the manufacturer for the best answer. I did read in the description, "not to allow to drift to blooming plants when bees are in the area".
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I have had some insects get in and drown, but not very many and I don't think any were bees. I do not use bees guards and I don't know if the orioles would be able to use the feeder if it had them. Hummers have VERY long tongues and can easily get to a depth of more than an inch. I just don't know if orioles are similarly equipped.
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The foam does not stay there. If you want it to be filled, you have to use caulking or putty after bees have died.
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No, I didn't put anything in mine. Mine has only caught wood bees. Make sure you hang it where it won't swing too much or it won't work.
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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.
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Are you hanging couple of waspinators near the nests and wait for about 3,4 weeks and let see what happen, I think bees will attack the waspinators... and for a while you won't see them anymore.Good luck to you
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The bees are attracted to fresh wood. Once inside they investigate it as a pissible nest. Once they want to leave, they go for the sunlight and get stuck in the jar. If two get stuck, they'll fight until they die. I've caught a few with this style. I still see them, but no where near the nusance that they used to be. DO NOT HANG IT. Buy the mounted version or mount this one. They won't go in it if it's swinging.
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They only work for me when it's over 90 degrees. Last summer we only had 4 or 5 days over 90 and I killed more with my fly swatter than they caught. When its hot, they fill up fast. Make sure to hang in the sun.
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That is what happened with mine at first. But I believe it was within the first to second day that they actually went inside of the container. It killed about 12 gnats/fruit flies but more importantly they stopped breeding. I still have one that I haven't had to use because there's no issue with them anymore.