Hives near playground

[lebouche]

Hi,
I have found a space near me which means I don't have to drive 25 miles to my hive(s). Its a couple of kilometers away and run by a charity. They have built a kids playground and a bee friendly meadow. The actual space for me is a fenced off old abandoned allotment with a locked gate.
The Thames is fairly close but the nearest water will be the kids paddling pool in the playground.
Does this sound like a high risk venture? I was thinking I could ask them to add chlorine or get permission to in the hope that this would discourage them as using it as their primary water source.

Thanks

 

[Silly Bee]

Personally, I wouldn't site it anywhere near a kids playground, others might think differently.

 

[Hivemaker.]

I was thinking I could ask them to add chlorine or get permission to in the hope that this would discourage them as using it as their primary water source.

Honey bees are fond of chlorine in their water.

 

[waverider]

We had 9 hives at primary school back in the 80's. They were sited next to the school building not too far from the main entrance.

Yes they swarmed but never a nuisance.

 

[beekim]

can you not provide a water source closer to your hives? may be a bird bath

 

[Luminos]

My bees prefer a chlorinated swimming pool to any other water source

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

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[Luminos]

Thankyou...I think...

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

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[PBee]

Should be a beehive or two and working school veg garden at all primary schools.

 

[Luminos]

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[lebouche]

can you not provide a water source closer to your hives? may be a bird bath

Yes that's a good idea.
Could do that.
Still wondering what is a safe distance from their playground.
If they are grumpy after an inspection...wouldn't want them chasing sprogs.

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

OIC!
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No - but you should be certified.

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[PBee]

Yes that's a good idea.
Could do that.
Still wondering what is a safe distance from their playground.
If they are grumpy after an inspection...wouldn't want them chasing sprogs.

Depends on the terrain. We had an apiary for years around 10m from a football pitch but it was lower and there was a high hedge ~ 5m between the two. Those were Amm days so I did not do any manipulations around match time and especially at critical periods.

 

[Ely]

Yes that's a good idea.
Could do that.
Still wondering what is a safe distance from their playground.
If they are grumpy after an inspection...wouldn't want them chasing sprogs.

If you put sugar syrup in the apiary the bees will find it. Then water it down to pure water gradually. Hopefully should keep using it as long as it doesnt run dry.

 

[Susan1]

With elf & safety these days I don't think you would be allowed!!!

 

[user 6228]

Hi,
I have found a space near me which means I don't have to drive 25 miles to my hive(s). Its a couple of kilometers away and run by a charity. They have built a kids playground and a bee friendly meadow. The actual space for me is a fenced off old abandoned allotment with a locked gate.
The Thames is fairly close but the nearest water will be the kids paddling pool in the playground.
Does this sound like a high risk venture? I was thinking I could ask them to add chlorine or get permission to in the hope that this would discourage them as using it as their primary water source.

Thanks

As long as the kids paddling pool is not heated you stand a chance...
Build a compost heap in a sunny spot and site your water source on it /surrounded by it...
I reckon the bees like their water warm.

 

[VEG]

If you put sugar syrup in the apiary the bees will find it. Then water it down to pure water gradually. Hopefully should keep using it as long as it doesnt run dry.

You will get bees from everywhere feeding on it

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Honey bees are fond of chlorine in their water.

And wee - that makes a kiddies swimming pool THE place to go

 

[domino]

Yes that's a good idea.
Could do that.
Still wondering what is a safe distance from their playground.
If they are grumpy after an inspection...wouldn't want them chasing sprogs.

How busy is the playground? I'd assume if the people who built it have also offered you a spot they have thought about this?

Maybe it worth one to two at first just to see what could happen?