Bees and Parrots in Africa

[DrewB]

Hello there!! been a while....

 

apologies if this is a double post ( Dak may of done it already)- heres a short video of our ongoing project in South Africa. We are returning in may 2015 with a university from florida to install some new bee deterrents for the parrot boxes.

In sept 2015 we are installing more boxes and are inviting climbers to come join us for 9 days in SA bushland. If anyone is keen, jump on the EXPLORE TREES website and we can send you an info pack. Thanks

its a ton of fun, trust me

[silky fox]

Always interesting to see what you are up to Drew..

[BenR]

Do you have any idea what species or genus of bees Drew? I have an entomologist friend from indo this year who might have some good suggestions for deterrents.

[DrewB]

Hey Ben- they are african honey bees-the latin name i don't know sorry. we will be using a technique the californian team have successfully used in US but has never been tried in SA before. The bees are essential to the area as its a working macadamia farm so they are essential for the pollinating. We are real confident that this technique will work but are keen to try other things in september for sure bro. you should come along.