Post by JeffOver on Apr 22, 2006 21:13:22 GMT -8
My chickadee house appears to be a huge attraction for bees. Last fall I cleaned it out, and there were a few bees inside under the roof. I can't remember if I sprayed it or not. Whatever the case, when the chickadees displayed only a limited amount of curiosity in the birdhouse this spring, I took it down and found bees in there again. I didn't think Raid would be good for the birds so I washed it out with water and vinegar, making sure I got all the bees out. I put it back up and for a few days my hopes were high as I saw the chickadees go in the house a couple of times. However, they soon disappeared. Even the house sparrows, once they had kindly excavated the hole a little so they fit in, did not stay. I took it down the other day again only to find more bees in it. Does anyone have any suggestions? 
Is it okay to shoot some Raid in there? Should I move it somewhere else? Anybody's advice is appreciated, even though it's too late for chickadees this spring, I think.
Is it okay to shoot some Raid in there? Should I move it somewhere else? Anybody's advice is appreciated, even though it's too late for chickadees this spring, I think.
