Ants lerking around new hive?

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  1. Apr 24, 2011 #1
    TheWoodsman

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    I just noticed a few ants crawling around on and some even in my hive which is discuraging becuase i actuially saw a single honeybee landed on the outer side of my hive. There are no bees in it yet, will the ants be a problem, or even move in? Will bees kick them out if some are in there or will they chase the bees away? Please let me know, thanks
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2011 #2
    TheWoodsman

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    Dint really think about it till now, but i made a waterproof box, who wouln't want to live there. I just hope bees can keep buigs away that try and move in. Do they? Can i help them in any way? Thanks
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2011 #3
    Zulu

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    Sprinkle some cinnamon on gnd around the hive.
     
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  6. Apr 24, 2011 #4
    Murrell

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    A few ants won't bother any thing, the bees will take care of them.

    Murrell
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2011 #5
    TheWoodsman

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    Thanks thats re-assuring. I was worried for a bit until now.
     
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