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- compost bin bees! - Jim July 22, 2008, 12:03:55
- Re: compost bin bees! - Joe K July 22, 2008, 17:46:28
- Re: compost bin bees! - Jc July 22, 2008, 17:47:55
- bees are good - LK July 23, 2008, 22:02:39
- Re: bees are good - JC July 25, 2008, 23:33:28
- Re: bees are good - JC July 25, 2008, 23:33:28
- bees are good - LK July 23, 2008, 22:02:39
« Back to thread - Re: compost bin bees! - Joe K July 22, 2008, 17:46:28
Posted by JC on July 25, 2008, 23:33:28, in reply to "bees are good "
Yes, I looked up these particular Bees_ they are the big old fashioned Bumble Bee type. They were described as rather slow moving "friendly" Bees.
They frequently "nest" in compost bins and their hives are rather small compared to noney bees or wasps. The do not over-winter their hives and they produce little or no wax in the hive. The hives reamin generally low in numbers compared to other types of bees.
They can and do sting (or bite) but are mainly VERY MUCH non agressive. Thankfully.
They are highly effective pollenators but since they keep small hives they are not commercially cultivated for the task. However, if you have them in your garden it's a good deal.
Ground wasps \ yellow jackets may seek out old bumble bee homes if they are located below grade- which my compost is not.
Aside from helping out my flowers and veggies they also contribute to the compost bin. The holes and tunnels they make provide oxygen to the interior on the pile adding speed to the process.
I made about 3 complete cubic yards of compost within 10 months. That was pretty quick considering I don't turn the pile. So, perhaps they are helping me out.
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