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always in hotwater

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Bees
« on: May 16, 2008, 03:38:05 pm »
I Think this topic has been addressed before but i don't remember what the solution was. This year for the first time in 5yrs i have a bee problem under the cover.There doesnt seem to be alot of bee's but enough to make you wait a minute or two after you open it. I am hoping its just a  spring time thing,any ideas

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Bees
« on: May 16, 2008, 03:38:05 pm »

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« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2008, 04:54:40 pm »
If you would quit putting honey in your coffee that you drink during your soaks the problem might go away.  ;D

I would spray hornet killer on them and they will get the message. Also look for a nest or a gathering point and spray it as well.

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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2008, 05:27:56 pm »
Are you in a drought area?  During dry times, they tend to seek out moisture.
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Re:  Bees
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2008, 05:36:10 pm »
OK, here is a novel idea.  This year I had an exterminator spray my house, to quell a wasp and yellow jacket problem.  Every year I get imprisoned by bees, they build nests under the shutters, behind the siding, you name it.  The chemical he used was called border, I think, it is available only to licensed pest control people.  He sprayed the siding, window frames, shutters, hot tub, patio furniture, umbrella, trees and shrubs, and three weeks later, I have not seen one bee.  It will supposedly last two to three months, cost about $200.  I also took the sides of the tub off when new, and double sided taped vynl screening behind all louvers.  This works to keep em out of the cabninet.

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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2008, 05:51:52 pm »
Its funny you mention that I just had my lawncare guys here and they sprayed the foundation of my house and around  the foundation around my tub.  that was about a week ago and no bees.Dont know what it is called but its supposed to keep all bugs out of your house.They said it would work for bees too!

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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2008, 08:34:27 pm »
I don't know about the bug chems, but I have heard that dryer sheets are supposed to work with many critters, but I don't know from experience.  Any other thoughts on the dryer sheets??  I guess if you put them in the spa cabinet... :-/
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 11:54:43 pm »
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I don't know about the bug chems, but I have heard that dryer sheets are supposed to work with many critters, but I don't know from experience.  Any other thoughts on the dryer sheets??  I guess if you put them in the spa cabinet... :-/

I put dryer sheets in my cabinet.  Not sure how well they work, but they smell better than moth balls.

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