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Re: Temporary Bear Fence Suggestions
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:07:19 -0700
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> We also train our skunks.  When we see scratch marks in front of a hive,
we sprinkle a bit (~1/2 tsp) of lye crystals (drain cleaner from hardware
store) on the soil.  The skunks don't like the taste when they later roll
bees on the soil (in order to kill them).

The skunks continue to clean dead bees from the yard, but are easily
trained not to scratch at the entrances.  Have used this method for many
years.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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