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Comment on Bee problem by the zipster

the zipster — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:28:42 +0000

Marcia — or anyone with a similar issue — my advice would be to call an apiarist (a.k.a. bee keeper). The Boulder County Beekeepers’ Association (the link is in the post, above) was a big help to me, and I’m sure you’ll find someone near you with the expertise and equipment to help you.

Good luck!!

Comment on Bee problem by Marcia

Marcia — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:21:54 +0000

I have dead honey bees falling out of the seling on my porch. I didn’t realize they were even there, they didn’t buzz and I didn’t notice any holes in the sealing until they started dropping out, what can be done about them?

Comment on Water by Ann

Ann — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:45:29 +0000

I say do it anyway. At least the greywater part. Unless you have SUPER nosy neighbors….

I’m SUCH A REBEL.

Comment on Aphid Invasion! by Madeleine

Madeleine — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:08:25 +0000

Thank you for this information! I just got a shock when I found my purple sand cherry smothered in little green things. Panicking, I ran to check out Google and found your very useful information. Now I’ll just sit back, relax, and wait for the ladybugs and lacewings. It’s evening now, so I will have to wait until tomorrow.

Madeleine

Comment on Yellowjacket vs. Paper Wasp by tcmacrae

tcmacrae — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:38:35 +0000

Yep, a paper wasp (genus Polistes), although I can’t verify the species. Another distinguishing characteristic is the next, which is exposed like in your picture – yellowjackets nest in the ground.
regards–ted

Comment on Yellowjacket vs. Paper Wasp by Ann

Ann — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:42:47 +0000

When the paper wasps are busy building their nests ALL OVER the eaves of my shed and my neighbor’s house, I admit to knocking some of them down before the wasps lay eggs. Because otherwise there would just be too many of them exactly in places I must work (I take care of my neighbor’s yard, too).

Since there are plenty of other spots quite nearby where they can nest, they just move 20 feet away and set up shop. They are quite docile, but clouds of them, since they will sting if agitated, would make pruning, etc., difficult.

I love these photos.

Comment on White-lined sphinx moth by AllyV

AllyV — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:07:47 +0000

Hey, Carrie! I know I’m late to the party on this one, but I had to say what a great pics these are. Your whole blog rocks.

See you soon!

Comment on A new hummingbird! by AlexM

AlexM — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:37:19 +0000

Your blog is interesting!

Keep up the good work!

Comment on Floundering Fledgling by Cousin Ann

Cousin Ann — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:33:45 +0000

Isn’t crop milk the weirdest thing?

Comment on More on the hummingbird… by A new hummingbird! « Life in the Big Tree

A new hummingbird! « Life in the Big Tree — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:25:57 +0000

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