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Offline Shanevrr

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girls water source
« on: May 06, 2011, 11:07:59 pm »
I cut my downspout draining into a large container for a water source beside hive and put some sticks in it for a landing, but i have not seen a bee in it for over a week, or at all for that matter.  I thought this was a good idea,  they must not like it or something
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Offline iddee

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Re: girls water source
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2011, 12:06:16 am »
It's not hot weather yet. The nectar evaporation is likely giving them the water they need.
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Offline joebrown

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Re: girls water source
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2011, 12:15:20 am »
Agreed, it will be perfect in the summer! I left a pan sitting on a grill about 30 feet in front of my hives last summer. I actually forgot it while grilling, but after it rained I noticed lots of bees drinking the rain water! So, just give it time!
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