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Greetings!
One thought on this issue! In my back yard I have five colonies and
six nucs, and have had two hummingbird feeders for years. We almost
NEVER see a bee on them, not a single one this whole year.
On the other hand, yellow jackets come in droves, and will face off in
flight with the hummingbird(s)...In fact I saw this happen today, and
the YJ won, drove the hummer off! This is here in Alabama. I would
first observe this action and be prepared to teach some people the
difference between the two insects. Now number two: A neighbor
called me about this problem a block down the street....I went right
over and there were yellow jackets all over her feeders, not a
single honeybee!
Bob Barnett
Birmingham, Al
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> From: Lowell & Diane Hutchison <[log in to unmask]>
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>Hummingbird feeders come with bee guards. Unfortunately, most people
throw
>them away. Invest in some new feeders for the neighbors and put the
guards
>in place, no more problems.
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