Author Topic: Do Bees Hate Dog Poo? (Read 10972 times)

tbonekel · « **on:** January 26, 2014, 06:31:32 pm »

Man, people will post anything around here! I was out walking in my yard this afternoon and I stepped in some dog poo. I got most of it off, but you know, it sometimes lingers. Anyway, I happened upon my hive area and was standing about 4-5 feet from one of the hives just watching and minding my own business. Bang! I got dinged on my arm. Not only that, but one of the girls followed me for about 100 ft. from the hive. Was it because I smelled bad?

BoilerJim · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:37:11 pm »

Hmmmmm, I don't know Tbone. You could blame it on the dog poo……OR ………take a bath.

Edward · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:42:21 pm »

They go for smelly beasts

mvh Edward

tbonekel · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:47:26 pm »

I will admit, the jokes kind of write themselves. I stepped in it big time!

iddee · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:51:30 pm »

Do you have your epi-pen, just in case you're allergic to soap?

tbonekel · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2014, 08:45:06 pm »

Quote from: iddee on January 26, 2014, 06:51:30 pm

Do you have your epi-pen, just in case you're allergic to soap?

Jen · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:13:52 pm »

Have you been feeding your dog Honey ~ snark ~

Remind me to NOT feed my dog honey

Woody Roberts · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:57:31 pm »

It sounds to me like you definitely got the dirty end of the stick!
Dirty was not really the word I was thinking of.

lazy shooter · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2014, 09:00:39 am »

Maybe the smell of feces rings a bell with BEARS. Did the bees see this upright large animal with a BAD smell, and relate it to a bear? I have never read of bees smelling, but then again, I have very limited knowledge of bees.

Perry · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2014, 09:47:37 am »

Quote from: Woody Roberts on January 26, 2014, 10:57:31 pm

It sounds to me like you definitely got the dirty end of the stick!
Dirty was not really the word I was thinking of.

iddee · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2014, 11:12:28 am »

""I have never read of bees smelling, but then again, I have very limited knowledge of bees.""

If they didn't smell, they wouldn't emit pheromones. Smell is probably their most used sense.

riverbee · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2014, 11:26:48 am »

"I have never read of bees smelling,"

lazy, what iddee said. also, the 'sense of smell" is referred to as chemoreceptors or odorant receptors, and is located in their antennae. i think there is a current article on this in one of the bee journals, if you subscribe to either.

Edward · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2014, 02:52:06 pm »

If you want to find out how bees reak to smells don't shower for a few Days and try to work your hives, try some dark clothes also

try standing in front of the hive

mvh Edward

lazy shooter · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2014, 04:08:20 pm »

"Smell is probably their most used sense." I'm disgusted with my knowledge of bees. If you don't see me post again, start looking on Ebay for used equipment.

iddee · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:04:06 pm »

And I'll come to Texas after you. You ain't quittin' now.

rcannon · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:23:19 pm »

I don't think much of anything stinks worse that dog poop. Except this guy I work with. His farts should be illegal and you can't use the bathroom after him for quite a while. But it does seem to give him some degree of amusement.

iddee · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:32:54 pm »

You have never worked in a boiler room with a guy who drinks heavily and loves garlic with every meal.
Then you would understand what a stinky man was.

riverbee · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2014, 10:32:12 pm »

lazy says~
"Smell is probably their most used sense." I'm disgusted with my knowledge of bees. If you don't see me post again, start looking on Ebay for used equipment."

iddee's reply~
"And I'll come to Texas after you. You ain't quittin' now."

riverbees reply~
i will be way ahead of iddee and kicking your butt if you quit lazy........and don't put it past me my friend..........

uh just ask jack......

ps you ain't a quitter, and i know your not, it just takes time lazy....

Jen · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2014, 11:34:57 pm »

Lazy- I was looking forward to hearing how it goes with your vets. Such a heart warming thing to do.

tbonekel · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2014, 07:30:53 am »

Quote from: iddee on January 27, 2014, 08:04:06 pm

And I'll come to Texas after you. You ain't quittin' now.

I will also, iddee. This time last year, I knew almost nothing and still am learning something new almost everyday. But, apparently, I haven't learned how to avoid dog poo.