Allotment Gardening Advice Help Chat
Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: Jim the builder on May 08, 2012, 20:39
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Hi, been down the allotment today kept being buzzed by a bee (well thats what I originally thought!!!), on closer investigation it turns out that some wild bees have decided to set up home in a mound of dirt that I was due to start work on as soon as I had finished planting. Any one got any ideas how long they may be staying and what I can do to keep them happy!. They arent a problem as they dont sting!
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are you sure it was a bee?, ive never heard of them creating a nest in the mud, but i have heard/ seen wasps creating a nest in the mud
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Positive they are bees, as I said they dont sting so I had a good look at them!
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There are some bees which do make their homes in the soil.
I've got a few near one of my flower beds.
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Could be there all season, clearing the area could be a problem i.e stings. Let your allotment manager know as some people are allergic to stings and he might know a good way to move them on.
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The ground dwelling ones don't sting, according to the research I carried out.
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Bumble bees often build their nests in compost heaps and the like and yes they will be there for the season in all likelihood. I had my compost heap put out of commission for a season by just this situation. was lovely to watch them. :D