Ribh's D'Coopage

[Ribh]

Are they endangered! Honeybee's are becoming endangered here, there is some sort of mite that is destroying hives and now we have Japanese Murder Hornets, they have been seen here in Washington state...they can decimate a hive in short order. They are trying to find and destroy them, but that seems like a daunting task!

Like most species they are threatened by habitat removal. Our block is unusual in that we didn't remove all the native vegetation & after we built we allowed the ground to rejuvenate. We do have a mix of native & exotic plants but we have huge amounts of flowering natives & are planting more so our bees will have plenty of food all year round. Some exotics are poisonous to them so while we do everything we can to support our hives, if our neighbours don't we'll lose hives. Luckily our neighbours think we're mad as cut snakes but harmless & are considerate enough if there was an issue we could talk to them about it.

 

[Ribh]

Good morning everyone have a lovely day

 

[Grammy60]

Morning anything planned for today?

 

[drstratton]

Like most species they are threatened by habitat removal. Our block is unusual in that we didn't remove all the native vegetation & after we built we allowed the ground to rejuvenate. We do have a mix of native & exotic plants but we have huge amounts of flowering natives & are planting more so our bees will have plenty of food all year round. Some exotics are poisonous to them so while we do everything we can to support our hives, if our neighbours don't we'll lose hives. Luckily our neighbours think we're mad as cut snakes but harmless & are considerate enough if there was an issue we could talk to them about it.

Our property was sand and sagebrush...we still have about 3 acres that is still that, we tried to leave as much of the natural vegetation that we could! We also planted tree's and bushes that would be good habit and a food source for the the pheasant, quail, rabbits and other birds & animals in our area! I wish you the best of luck with your endeavor to keep them...it's pretty cool!

 

[rjohns39]

Here in the states, pesticides are the predominant killer of bees along with lost habitat. Our bees get 80% of their pollen from trees and we continue to knock down trees in favor of sub-divisions. I know bee farmers here who keep sugar water and pollen out near their hives year round to ensure they get enough to stay healthy.

 

[Ribh]

Here in the states, pesticides are the predominant killer of bees along with lost habitat. Our bees get 80% of their pollen from trees and we continue to knock down trees in favor of sub-divisions. I know bee farmers here who keep sugar water and pollen out near their hives year round to ensure they get enough to stay healthy.

Yep. People don't plant trees because the leaves get in the gutters & the pool & it's madness in this climate. They are a super efficient cooling system. We have been inches deep in gum blossom for the last month but it only lasts a few weeks & feeds so many species.

 

[MaryJanet]

I have spent a large part of my early career writing procedures for people who had never touched a computer. I think I may get a little too excited about the chance to do so again.

Well, you did an amazing job

 

[MaryJanet]

Yep. People don't plant trees because the leaves get in the gutters & the pool & it's madness in this climate. They are a super efficient cooling system. We have been inches deep in gum blossom for the last month but it only lasts a few weeks & feeds so many species.

Dad removed all of Nana's fruit trees and grapevine

I've only been here a few years but the jacaranda, citrus and hibiscus are really coming along. And I guess I'm grateful to dad for giving me a blank slate, but I'd have been even more grateful for Nana's plums and grapes.

 

[Ribh]

Dad removed all of Nana's fruit trees and grapevine

I've only been here a few years but the jacaranda, citrus and hibiscus are really coming along. And I guess I'm grateful to dad for giving me a blank slate, but I'd have been even more grateful for Nana's plums and grapes.

I get it. Up here it's standard procedure to raze everything to the bare ground. It's a horrible practice.

 

[MaryJanet]

I get it. Up here it's standard procedure to raze everything to the bare ground. It's a horrible practice.

So unnecessary too.