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Devon_Rich


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Anyone on here do pest control.

I've got a bees nest in a composting bin I want to get rid of (its in the way for a new shed)

Have tried local bee keepers but haven't got a response so re-homing no longer looks like an option....

It's in Okehampton



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When i come across bees in a chimney, smoking them out is the best option as it doesn't kill them. It can take 2-3 days for them to move though, so I don't know if this is a viable option for you.



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+1 for re-homing


it's certainly possible, just need a keen bee keeper to take it on - Good luck
If it weren't for bees, we'd be in trouble...!



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If all else fails I suppose you could douse the nest with carb cleaner and set fire to it in the evening when they are virtually non active...They do recommend you do not do this though as bee population is decreasing...

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Devon_Rich


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I'm very keen on re-homing, but not willing to attempt it, was cutting down tree next to the nest before I realized it was there and my 10 year old got stung in the face.....
Think there is someone called a swarm officer, will ring him to try. The specialist suppliers of bee things in Oke suggested Oke Bee society, but they don't answer emails.

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I will get a number from my mate at work who has just taken up bee keeping and has a new hive installed by a bee expert. Please do not destroy them, they are the insects that pollinate the plants. No plants nothing to eat.

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Devon_Rich


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OK they have a reprieve for a little longer.

Question, are bees more popular than horses?????

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I just found this Rich: http://www.southdevonbees.org/

From that page: "If you see a bee swarm in a reasonably accessible place and want it removed, call the local swarm line and we will put you in touch with a beekeeper who can safely take the swarm."

If they don't want the hive but are willing to help move it im happy to adopt them. I was thinking about starting a hive next year.

 

Do you think the compost bin they are in could be moved complete?



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Devon_Rich


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Its quite heavy as its half full of grass cuttings. I've tried to clear the soil around it and see if it is moveable, but when it started making a loud buzzing noise, I ran away and looked up bee keepers on the internet instead. The bin is one of those plastic things so guess if the bees were happy it could be done...

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Your around Okey aren't you?

 

Few numbers below to try.........I won a cup at Devon County show for Beekeeping years ago BTW biggrin

 

M Craig
Collector

(approx 4 miles)

T: 01837 880118

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Marion Minton
Collector

(approx 8 miles)

T: 0183 783931

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Hannah Tainsh
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(approx 8 miles)

M: 07702 473871

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J Morgan
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(approx 8 miles)

T: 01837 871383

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Linda Davis
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(approx 9 miles)

T: 01409 221991
M: 07964 065070

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Roy Stacey
Collector

(approx 10 miles)

T: 01566 783267

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J Morgan
Swarm Collection Coordinator

(approx 8 miles)

T: 01837 871383

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David Stephens
Swarm Collection Coordinator

(approx 11 miles)

T: 01363 84063
M: 07593 223981



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Devon_Rich


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Thanks all, the bees are now safe and I'm not going to set fire to them...... hopefully one of the above people will get back to me!

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Perhaps you should rename the thread to Anyone do beloved insect control wink



-- Edited by peteBLUEttr on Monday 15th of June 2015 08:29:53 PM

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Mike Wright


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Let them know they can have them for free and there soon Bee there biggrin (sorry Rich couldnt resist)



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Bee swarms can sell for between £50 and £100, but if yours is a nest it might be a bit harder to relocate.


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Andyxt


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Seems that Bees have their own routes, which are being encouraged locally

 

There was a feature about it on BBC Spotlight news last night

 

 

around South Hams area:

 

 South Devon B-Lines Map.jpg

 

 

 

PLYMOUTH PIONEERS HIGHWAY HAVENS FOR BEES

 






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Do you rekon they have their own forum where they argue wether to use viewranger or memory map due to north up displays

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