Can you say bee guard?
Ok, well seems that I am victim of my own ignorance. I walked outside to watch my feeders and low and behold I found more than I bargained for. The africanized honey bees found the feeders and I managed to get a few shots off before more arrived. I did purchase bee guard but they don’t fit this feeder. So I took the feeders down for a few days in hopes that I can put them out once they have moved on.
Can you say bee guard? belongs to the following groups:
** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), 1:1 Macro Photography (Limit: 2 posts per 24 hour period), Bee & Wasp Passions, Bug Hunt! (with Location please), Butterflies, Skippers, Moths, & Other Winged Insects (2 a Day) and Plight of the Bumble Bee
Marvin Collins
Wow!! That’s a little scary, they have taken over. Great shot!!
Kimberly Peers replied
I agree, about an hour later they were hanging off each other and within the hour they drain the feeders! I called Bee Busters I was so shocked! Thank you….lol
ronaldok555
Scary indeed, nice shot though!
Kimberly Peers replied
Thank you Sir!
Ozlem E
great shot regardless!! I know the feeling about these hummingbird feeders!! I had the same problem, took it down for a few days, put it back up and they came back ten fold!! I did some research and found out that now alot of manufacturers don’t make the feeders with the color yellow (it attracts the bees apparently) any more. My feeder has the red flowers but with yellow centers and they were all over it.. The part that holds the nectar also has yellow hand painted flowers on it.. I didn’t purchase a non-yellow feeder yet.. but I’m willing to try anything!
Kimberly Peers replied
Thanks for the info, I will look into it. The gal I talked to told me due to the lack of rain in our part of the desert, the bees are getting desperate. They said that the hives they have had to remove are all red due to the bees invading the feeders more than usual looking for food and water source. I appreciate the insight and food for thought as well as the comment, Thank you
Magaret Meintjes
Stunning capture! Well done! take care
Kimberly Peers replied
Thank you so much Margaret!
kappisan
Great shot! :)
Well done!:)
Kimberly Peers replied
Much appreciated!
TeriLee
FEATURED October 2009
Kimberly Peers replied
Thank you so very much TeriLee! I am so thrilled you found it enjoying. I am very excited!
AniaR about 1 month ago
Very beautiful idea, nice colours
Kimberly Peers replied about 1 month ago
Thank you very much for stopping by and leaving a comment! Much appreciated
Yool 8 days ago
Kimberly Peers replied 7 days ago
Thank you so very much!
barnsis 7 days ago
Congratulations on this Feature in the group
Backyard Macro & Closeups!!!
Kimberly Peers replied 7 days ago
I am pleased about this, Thank you !