>I have a friend in England who has discovered a bumblebee nest in a rubbish
>heap in her backyard.  I told her about Slayden's book, "The Humble Bee", and
>suggested she get the book and make this her daughter's science project.
> Let's hope she likes the idea.  She is concerned that they may become a
>nuisance later.  Plus, they are in a heap of yard trash which she may
>eventually consider unsightly.
>
>Question:  Can she move this nest easily?
>
Yes,  but wear a bee suit to avoid getting stung.  All you have to do is dig
around it and transfer it to a box.  However, depending on the species that
nest may only last a very short time before all the bee dye and the new
queen fly off.
 
>Question:  If the bumbles become a nuisance, what is the best way to remove
>them?  I suggested Sevin dust or soapy water.  Any other ideas?
>
>Question: Does anyone have any practical experience with this problem?
>
>She lives nears Gloucester, for any interested 'local' beekeepers.
>
>Thanks,
>
>David Morris
>
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