Hello All,
My partner asked me to ask about a bee problem he is dealing with. He is in
dispute with a vineyard owner.

Seems the vineyard owner claims the bees have distroyed his grape crop. My
partner explained the bees only came after birds have pecked holes in his
grapes and do not cause the holes.

The bee yard is *two miles* from the vineyard and fall honey plants are
blooming so we wonder if the bees are really coming from his yard.

The vineyard owner has said he is putting out poison honey today to stop the
problem.

Any suggestions on  the problem?

I suggested taking a book explaining that the bees come only after the
grapes are leaking but my partner says the little Italian grower is fighting
mad and he wants to let him cool down a bit before getting involved.

Do bees chew holes in ripe grapes at times?

We have never had a situation with a vineyard before and our bees have been
close to many.

Thanks in advance!

Bob

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