Azaleas. Are they a problem?

Charles Wright · October 15, 2020, 03:09:57 PM

I've spotted three azalea plants within a close distance from where my hives will be. Is this a serious problem?

The15thMember · October 15, 2020, 07:39:59 PM

I have several azaleas on my property, a few natives and a few non-natives, and we also have tons of rhododendron. I don't have any issues with the honey bees working the azaleas or the rhododendrons. They usually leave them alone unless we are in a really strong dearth. The native bees LOVE the azaleas though. I've seen carpenters, bumbles, masons, and sweat bees all working them.

worrywort · October 15, 2020, 07:43:37 PM

If in Doubt give a jar of Honey to your Mother in Law.

BeeMaster2 · October 15, 2020, 08:18:21 PM

Charles,
I have several large azalea bushes on my property with as many 30 hives at times. I have never seen a honey bee on azaleas.
Jim Altmiller

Acebird · October 16, 2020, 08:46:24 AM

NO

Charles Wright · October 16, 2020, 10:05:17 AM

LMAO @worrywort. Thank you all. If you Google the issue it looks dire. But I've yet to hear a beekeeper express concern
Excited to get started in the spring. I'll be here often. You guys are great for information.

Ben Framed · November 03, 2020, 07:38:37 AM

Quote from: sawdstmakr on October 15, 2020, 08:18:21 PM
Charles,
I have several large azalea bushes on my property with as many 30 hives at times. I have never seen a honey bee on azaleas.
Jim Altmiller

Same here. Azaleas 🌺 everywhere many colors, no problem. I have never seen a bee 🐝 on one.