> I often notice ultraviolet insect 'zappers' in people's gardens/yards.  I
think they are mostly used as a defense against mosquitoes but does anyone
know if they also attract and kill honeybees?  Especially after the sun
sets.

The ones we have here in Australia do attract bees.  The only thing about
one type is that if the bees are attracted to the light and are
electrocuted, then they tend to "explode" and you then get bacteria spread
around.  If this is in an extracting shed then it is not good QA to have
that bacteria having the possibility of getting into your honey.

There is another type which is commonly used by beekeepers here and that is
a UV light, with a soapy water bath at the bottom.  It is constructed so
that the bees are attracted to the light and a small fan blows the insects
into the water and drowns them.  In the morning you can empty the tray with
the dead insects and refill.  This way you avoid the bacteria getting into
your honey.

Have a look at their website www.nobugs.com.au

Hopes this helps.

Trevor Weatherhead
AUSTRALIA

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