<![CDATA[British Beekeepers' Association Discussion Forum]]> http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/ British Beekeepers Association discussion forum en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:48:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[British Beekeepers' Association Discussion Forum]]> http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/ Bees nest in roof http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4552&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:28:55 GMT Hi,

We've had a bee's nest in our loft for over a year now. We first noticed them coming and going last summar under the roof guttering in our back garden. We have lights in our bathroom, which are flush with the ceiling and find dead bees in the light. I didn't mind at first, but recently I've heard a skittering sound, like light drizzle or tapping comng from the bathroom ceiling and there's been an increase in the bodies appearing in the lights.

I pulled a light out, leaving a hole in the ceiling and the upper part which was within the ceiling was encased in nest material, sort of flaky, like crispy brown paper. I looked up and a bee poked its head over the gap to look down at me, so I replaced the light quickly.

I'm now scared they are going to burrow through the ceiling. Is there any advice someone could give me please? Clearly extermination is an ultimate last resort. I'm fine with them being there as we never use the loft, as long as they're not going to keep expanding!

If I were to describe them (I found one alive on the bathroom floor the other day) I would describe them as looking exactly like traditional UK wasps n terms of shape, only with the much darker brown colouring of a bee.

Thanks

Matt ]]> Honeybee Help zaarin_2003 http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4552 mouldy bee eggs http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4548&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:38:39 GMT Earlier this year I found two rows of bee cells in a crevice of some fairly new skylight windows. They appeared abandoned and mouldy so I cleaned... Earlier this year I found two rows of bee cells in a crevice of some fairly new skylight windows. They appeared abandoned and mouldy so I cleaned them out (or thought I had). Just previously there had been quite a few lethargic or dying bees in my kitchen where the windows are. In late July I found the crevices full again and looked more closely. They appeared to have grey, furred up eggs in them and lots of yellow powder which I assume is pollen. Can anybody advise on what bees they might have been and the reason for the apparent deaths? I may be able to attach photos if necessary. ]]> Honeybee Help Jadey http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4548 Has my bees nest died? http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4538&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:52:45 GMT I have had some red tail bees that have nested in my shed this year, We have seen NO activity for the last 3 week, we used to sit in the garden and... I have had some red tail bees that have nested in my shed this year, We have seen NO activity for the last 3 week, we used to sit in the garden and see about 4-5 every 10 mins going into the shed now nothing, I went into the shed yesterday(oppersite side to the nest) to get a box out and found 6 dead bees in my box, later on I went to put my box back and saw 2 large bees very sleepy making their way out,
Has this nest died do you think or are they getting ready for winter already?
Thanks
Sazzle ]]> Honeybee Help sazzle http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4538 Gently encouraging bees to leave? http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4537&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:34:24 GMT Hi,
It seems that some bees have taken up residence in a gap between a door and the brickwork. I'd prefer to encourage them to leave without upsetting them. Can anyone identify them and give me some ideas about what to do about them?

Thank you
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