> Help wanted.  Calling all experts. . Has anyone successfully tackled >the problem of bees ignoring the water supply in the apiary and going >instead to a neighbour's pond?
 
I had a similar problem with bees going to my swimming pool.  I found
keeping a Boardman feeder full of plain water kept them away from the
pool. I assume they prefer the convience of having water right at the
hive, and they don't have to worry about drowning that way.
 
Greg Toothill