Lately I've been experimenting with a 'bee/water' solution to keep the 'house' bees out of my neighbor's hot-tub. After trying various feeders from bird-baths to planters, I've come to the conclusion that bees -try as they might -are really much better fliers than they are swimmers. We really have to applaud their courage as they seem to jump right in at the first opportunity to drown themselves. Here's a better method: Drop a few brightly colored sponges (yellow) into a planter or bird-bath. With a drop or two of honey to get them started, the bees will take right to the sponges and your drowning worries are over. Place your dish someplace where the water is in full sun. The only problem I haven't figured out is how to keep the sponges wet without watering everyday. Matthew Westall in Castle Rock, CO