When we see scratch marks in front of a hive, > > we sprinkle a bit (~1/2 tsp) of lye crystals (drain cleaner from hardware > store) on the soil. The skunks don't like the taste when they later roll > bees on the soil > A very good trick, and one I'll have to remember. Thank you. I've heard raccoons and possums will scratch as well (although I haven't had issues with it). I'm assuming the lye will work on them too? *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html