mike696
New Bee
Hello,
Apologies if this has been posted in the wrong section of the forum.
I have nothing against bees, quite the opposite, my garden is planted up specifically with native wildflowers to try and do my bit for them.
But I was hoping someone might be able to suggest ways to discourage bees/wasps from nesting in bird boxes? I have a large 8 chamber Swift box which due to its size and height from the ground (7m) cannot be removed, so I'm eager to try and prevent this from happening. I close the entrances when the Swifts leave between August and April which must help, but wondered if there is anything else which could be done to make it less desirable during the period they are left open?
Are there any natural repellents which could be placed inside the box or next to the entrances which might help?
I'd greatly appreciate any advice people could give.
Many thanks
Michael
Apologies if this has been posted in the wrong section of the forum.
I have nothing against bees, quite the opposite, my garden is planted up specifically with native wildflowers to try and do my bit for them.
But I was hoping someone might be able to suggest ways to discourage bees/wasps from nesting in bird boxes? I have a large 8 chamber Swift box which due to its size and height from the ground (7m) cannot be removed, so I'm eager to try and prevent this from happening. I close the entrances when the Swifts leave between August and April which must help, but wondered if there is anything else which could be done to make it less desirable during the period they are left open?
Are there any natural repellents which could be placed inside the box or next to the entrances which might help?
I'd greatly appreciate any advice people could give.
Many thanks
Michael