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Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5974285 10/13/15 12:41 AM
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Why not spray the whole blind with a wasp/hornet spray like Yard Guard? You could probably do it from your truck and roll the window up if the remnants get feisty. Hit it a couple of times, and nothing will be left living. Scrape the hive off the blind and go about your hunting.


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Re: Bees [Re: wfhunter] #5975827 10/13/15 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted By: wfhunter
A friend of mine had bees get in his home up in one of the eves and before he found them and realized it they were pretty much moved in. The exterminator he hired used this product. He went in after dark when the bees were all in the hive and used a duster to cover the area they were going in the eve. He said all the bees were gone in two days.

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/tempo-...CFQutaQod5p8G6g


Thanks. I will keep this in mind

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5975837 10/13/15 09:48 PM
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It was a very angry cloud after I turned it over. I had to untie the rope from my trailer hitch fast and drive right past it to get out over some bumpy terrain. I didn't want to slow down for pics, I was afraid they would get into something in back of truck. Paranoid I guess, I was out there by myself.

They are probably pretty calm by now and I could get a picture. If I have not resolved issue by next time I get out there, I will take pics.

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5979949 10/16/15 04:15 AM
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Nobody else having bee problems?

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5979955 10/16/15 04:22 AM
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I have wasps galore. Raid em, knock the nest out of the stands, come back the next weekend they are in every stand again.

Re: Bees [Re: texassippi] #5979959 10/16/15 04:29 AM
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Yeah wasps are pretty common most of our blinds are open wood blinds. When I'm deer hunting they don't bother me, I'm pretty still

During season when I get to the lease I don't even stop at the ranch house. I make the rounds spraying down each blind, pull the cam cards, unload the truck, pull out the laptop, pour a stiffy while I check out the cards and back out I go...in that order

Re: Bees [Re: texassippi] #5979962 10/16/15 04:31 AM
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But a large hive of bees beneath the blind is new to me

Re: Bees [Re: texassippi] #5979964 10/16/15 04:34 AM
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My folks had a lot of problem in East Texas when they were working on the retaining wall at the lake

Think I need to keep an EpiPen in the console of the truck

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5979968 10/16/15 04:37 AM
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Spray with Demon WP insecticide, follow the directions, no need to use any stronger than instructions. Then get some Pro Zap Insect Guard strips and place them in the blinds.


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Re: Bees [Re: dogcatcher] #5980250 10/16/15 01:54 PM
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Thanks dogcatcher, I'll keep that in mind. Any experience with the wasp and hornet traps? I saw them at Home Depot.

Re: Bees [Re: huntwest] #5991886 10/24/15 03:48 PM
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Well huntwest the workers were still stacked up they followed me around a bit when I tried to walk back by for a picture after replacing the camera card. I bet the rain this weekend did them in for good.

Rope is still attached, guess I will drag the whole blind away next time out and use a pop up blind for awhile. Thanks for trying to help.

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5991916 10/24/15 04:12 PM
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We have one that was taken over by bees about 3 years ago.
We just let it alone as we have other blinds in better locations.
The down side is it is sitting on a nice scaffold we could use for another stand.

I used to help my Uncle a little with his bees and my BIL had quite a few hives in the past.
I have 5 hives waiting for spring to start up and will probably remove the bees from the stand to put in one of them.


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If these are HF Bees they should be easy to move.

Re: Bees [Re: stxranchman] #5992114 10/24/15 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted By: stxranchman
If you opened up the hive, I would think the raccoon's will clean up the honey. I would burn it to the ground after the bees are gone or have moved. Might take the chance to move the whole setup a little ways away. New blind and new setup might be easier on the deer.


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Sent you a text

Re: Bees [Re: huntwest] #5993203 10/25/15 03:09 PM
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Got it, reply sent. If I can get out there sooner I will give you a shout.

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #5993266 10/25/15 03:51 PM
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We had a big hive in my buddy's RV at deer camp. They nuked it and shoveled out the hive. Honey everywhere.


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As valuable as American Bee's are, I'd try anything other than killing them if possible, I'd rather put up a new blind next to the old one (maybe drag the old one 20 yards away) and let them "do their thang". Africanized bee's would get napalm.

That is as far as a hunting blind goes, if they where in a personal dwelling, I'd still try to relocate (pay a bee keeper) if I had that option.


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That's the plan

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #6004184 11/01/15 04:35 AM
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Will be interesting to see if the hive is still there with bees after the rain they have had out there. Guess I will have to buy a pop up before I go.

Re: Bees [Re: Western] #6004258 11/01/15 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted By: Western
As valuable as American Bee's are, I'd try anything other than killing them if possible, I'd rather put up a new blind next to the old one (maybe drag the old one 20 yards away) and let them "do their thang". Africanized bee's would get napalm.

That is as far as a hunting blind goes, if they where in a personal dwelling, I'd still try to relocate (pay a bee keeper) if I had that option.
this, holy chit, is killing every thing the mentality here?


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As valuable as American Bee's are, I'd try anything other than killing them if possible, I'd rather put up a new blind next to the old one (maybe drag the old one 20 yards away) and let them "do their thang". Africanized bee's would get napalm.

That is as far as a hunting blind goes, if they where in a personal dwelling, I'd still try to relocate (pay a bee keeper) if I had that option.
this, holy chit, is killing every thing the mentality here?


I don't understand your point. Colony collapse is a pretty serious issue and is having a significant impact on agriculture. Most beekeepers will not exterminate bees for this reason and do charge to remove hives and queens. I just want them gone from the blind that is in a prime location. If they are still there Friday, there is someone that is interested in removing them because he is a beekeeper and wants the hive. If that doesn't work out, I am going to drag that blind as far away as I can and hope the hive and queen follow. I believe I can hunt the feeder from a pop up ground blind regardless. I think I have a couple of good options without resorting to extermination. Wish me luck.

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #6014218 11/06/15 02:21 PM
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Heading out in the morning, should be interesting

Re: Bees [Re: ndhunter] #6015200 11/07/15 12:23 AM
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I'm a beekeeper.. and if you exposed the hive to rain and cold those bees are doomed.. the first good wet cold spell will take them out..







Re: Bees [Re: BrazosHunter] #6015636 11/07/15 05:16 AM
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Hope you are right. Went to Cabelas and was going to buy a pop up. Couldn't bring myself to do it. I have 4 blinds and feeders and there is only one other hunter who is up north pheasant hunting. I can wait on the pop up.

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