Bumblebees (Bombus hypnorum) in their nest in a bird box, … Flickr

Of those that nest above ground, some make nests in thick grass, while others make nests in bird boxes, lofts and in trees. One of the species which nests in bird boxes and lofts is the Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum). With this species you may often see ‘swarms’ of bees flying around the nest (visit our YouTube channel to watch some.. You can prevent wasps and bees from establishing themselves by applying a thin layer of soap (use bar soap) onto the inside surface of the roof. This will create a slippery surface between the insects and the roof of the box. For more information about maintaining nest boxes, visit Nestwatch. All About Birds. is a free resource.


Bumblebees (Bombus hypnorum) in their nest in a bird box, … Flickr

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Bees in birdbox in our back garden YouTube


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Bumble Bees in a Nest Box YouTube


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Tree bees buzzing in our nest box Nature to look out for in Burwell

What kind of bees moved into my bird house? #245454. I have an old wooden birdhouse nailed to the north side of a blue spruce. It’s fully shaded, about 7 feet off the ground, tucked under the lowest branches. Today I noticed yellow stuff coming out of the opening. I watched for a while and saw bumblebees flying in and out, apparently tending to.. Dry the box. It’s a good idea to leave the insides exposed to the sun for a while. 4. Decide if you really want to put it back. 5. Consider painting the box. If possible, paint the inside of the box with an oil-based paint so the odour masks the bee scent. 6. Cut another hole in the box.