> The bees sit on the cover and go down the crack after this salt, not the
> water. Needless to say the neighbours are not impressed and we are
> concerned. Fresh water is always available for our bees and they do use
it.

Try adding a source of salty water at your place.  You could even try to get
some salt off your neighbour and mix at the same rate (s)he does.

Trevor Weatherhead
AUSTRALIA

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