Interesting observation this evening

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Nock

August 02, 2019, 11:38:51 PM
Several bees today flying around porch. Never see any up here around house except in the clover in yard. My oldest took trash out today and set it on the porch. There were a few going in it. Had one very interested in me. She even landed on my hand. I guess from where I feed them earlier. Anyway my 5 year old like to go out on the porch to pee. There was probably a dozen or more working that spot. What would they be getting?

Ben Framed

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August 02, 2019, 11:43:27 PM
Quote from: Nock on August 02, 2019, 11:38:51 PM
Several bees today flying around porch. Never see any up here around house except in the clover in yard. My oldest took trash out today and set it on the porch. There were a few going in it. Had one very interested in me. She even landed on my hand. I guess from where I feed them earlier. Anyway my 5 year old like to go out on the porch to pee. There was probably a dozen or more working that spot. What would they be getting?

salt

Ben Framed

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August 03, 2019, 12:05:50 AM
Quote form Live Science February 4, 2014
The bees need salt for their own metabolic processes, and to carry back to their hives to help larvae develop, Giurfa said. Thus, homeowners' trendy saltwater pools attract bees like flies to honey.

The15thMember

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August 03, 2019, 01:05:43 AM
One of our dogs always pees at the same spots every time he goes out, and the native bees go crazy for those spots, especially the sweat bees since they are particularly attracted to salt.  Not sure what the flow is like in your area, but the bees may be checking out more unorthodox sources if you are in a dearth. Perhaps that?s why they were investigating the trash.
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Bee North

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August 03, 2019, 01:25:58 AM
I went salt water fishing  a couple of weeks ago and the bees went nuts for the water run off from the boat wash down. They used the source for days!

Ben Framed

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August 03, 2019, 01:37:45 AM
You might find the following article very interesting as well as informative. I do not have the link, but simply google the following and you will easily find it.

Bees' Salt-Sensing Feet Explain Swimming Pool Mystery- Live Science

Ben Framed

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August 03, 2019, 01:46:23 AM
Quote from: The15thMember on August 03, 2019, 01:05:43 AM
One of our dogs always pees at the same spots every time he goes out, and the native bees go crazy for those spots, especially the sweat bees since they are particularly attracted to salt.  Not sure what the flow is like in your area, but the bees may be checking out more unorthodox sources if you are in a dearth. Perhaps that?s why they were investigating the trash.

One thing is for sure, our little flying friends are very industrious l!!   :cheesy:

Nock

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August 03, 2019, 08:46:39 AM
Salt was only thing I could think of as well. Yeah I figured because of dearth. But we are fixing to come out. GR blooming.

rgennaro

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August 04, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
I had noticed that last summer when my family was sleeping in the barn during the farmhouse renovations. That meant lots of peeing outside the barn door and every morning the honey bees were there ... I was wondering about that!

Ben Framed

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August 04, 2019, 11:22:49 AM
Quote from: rgennaro on August 04, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
I had noticed that last summer when my family was sleeping in the barn during the farmhouse renovations. That meant lots of peeing outside the barn door and every morning the honey bees were there ... I was wondering about that!

rgennaro, Im surprised that your folks from New York do that, :shocked:
I thought that was reserved for us Mississippi folks. LOL  :grin: :cheesy:

Phillip

van from Arkansas

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August 04, 2019, 12:57:23 PM
Quote from: Ben Framed on August 02, 2019, 11:43:27 PM
Quote from: Nock on August 02, 2019, 11:38:51 PM
Several bees today flying around porch. Never see any up here around house except in the clover in yard. My oldest took trash out today and set it on the porch. There were a few going in it. Had one very interested in me. She even landed on my hand. I guess from where I feed them earlier. Anyway my 5 year old like to go out on the porch to pee. There was probably a dozen or more working that spot. What would they be getting?

salt

Agreed...???  Mr. Ben, I thought you said you were not scientific???  That is pure science to me; salt. 
I have been around bees a long time, since birth.  I am a hobbyist so my answers often reflect this fact.  I concentrate on genetics, raise my own queens by wet graft, nicot, with natural or II breeding.  I do not sell queens, I will give queens  for free but no shipping.

Ben Framed

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August 04, 2019, 01:13:55 PM
Quote from: van from Arkansas on August 04, 2019, 12:57:23 PM
Quote from: Ben Framed on August 02, 2019, 11:43:27 PM
Quote from: Nock on August 02, 2019, 11:38:51 PM
Several bees today flying around porch. Never see any up here around house except in the clover in yard. My oldest took trash out today and set it on the porch. There were a few going in it. Had one very interested in me. She even landed on my hand. I guess from where I feed them earlier. Anyway my 5 year old like to go out on the porch to pee. There was probably a dozen or more working that spot. What would they be getting?

salt

Agreed...???  Mr. Ben, I thought you said you were not scientific???  That is pure science to me; salt.

Well Mr Van, I do not know a better way that that you could have complimented me, these kind words coming from you!! Thank you and God Bless you for your kindness, wisdom, and understanding..
Blessings
Phillip

Nock

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August 04, 2019, 03:13:42 PM
I got a mineral lick for deer. I bet they are using it as well. I?ll check next time I?m down there.
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