Jamie Beyer writes:

> I have found that using wadded/crumpled up newspapers (non glossy
> papers) soaked in pond water.

It occurs to me that we've all been talking about how bees like dirty
standing water.  This, of course, is exactly what the authorities tell
us to avoid because it breeds mosquitos, which transmit West Nile virus.

So if anyone has tips for pleasing the bees without increasing the
mosquito population...


Anne, backyard beekeeper, Montreal.

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