This is two insects that are now my friends. Not so sure about one of these, it looks like it is ready to pounce on me stinger first.
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I went out last night with a little brush to hand pollinate some pears and a big bumble bee was working so I just let him have at it.
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You are the super huge bumble bee!
LOL
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Maybe that’s what I need , a black and yellow striped sweater to wear when I’m pollinating,
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What pears do you plant?
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I have more honey bees visiting my fruit trees this year than I think I have ever had since moving back to Georgia in 2011. I don’t know what changed, but I and my plum trees are glad to see them back. God bless.
Marcus
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I can’t tell you with out looking, most are on a large tree I top worked.
Lantai jujuli
Shinseiki
Shinko
KG
Harrow delight
Clari frijs
Bartlett
Magness
I think that is
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I’ve had a few bees enough to work on my berries and trees but I went out today and they were covered in bees. The difference? My husband mowed our pasture and about 1/2 acre was solid brambles. Guess they are all hunting food…
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I’ve noticed a lot more bees as well…both honey and bumble bees…could be just a regional thing, or maybe it’s a good sign that the populations are coming back.
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I know a lot of people in the general area who have taken to raising bees so maybe that’s the difference.
Marcus
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Has anyone ever made bee houses? I have a friend making bumblebee houses and mason bee houses…not sure if it makes a real difference in pollination though.
Has anyone used them and what was your experience?
You’re probably right, we have quite a few apiaries within a mile or so of our house.
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