I got called by a manangement company regarding large numbers of bees on some properties. I don't think I've ever seen so many bees on one lot without 
actually having a hive on it and the tenant says that what I was seeing wasn't too bad.

The bees are coming for food and water and they are coming from at least two directions, from a shipyard (where I might be able to find and relocate the 
hive(s)) and across a waterway from scrub land (Navy property and lot's of it - I may be able to get on the property).

The tenant had approached me last year about her problem and I suggested placing alternative sources of water away from the house. Apparently they tried 
with little success.

I suggested relocating some of the plants to the banks of the waterway and providing a source of water there, giving the girls what they want away from the 
house.

I'm contemplating trapping foragers (not a nice thought) so that knowledge of the area may dim and possibly reduce the numbers that visit (and it's a lot - not 
hundreds, but probably thousands - and that was at 8:30 in the morning).

Any suggestions to modify the behaviour?

Thanks,
Howard

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