Bee Deterrence

As an example of a relatively simple "cause and effect" study, MWDI had read that soap rubbed on the inside roof on boxes thwarted wasp nests. We tried it on about 50 boxes and it did work if applied fully to cover the roof and if thick enough to fill the rough wood seams. Some bees made nests on the side panel but these and any other nests were all small (1-3 bees). We also found that it was much easier to rub the roof before assembly so all corners could be covered and knuckles were saved. We’re not sure it was necessary to use deodorant soap as advertised but we did anyhow…Irish Spring!