Asked April 23, 2024, 2:26 PM EDT
For some reason this year our hot tub is swarmed by honey bees daily, and hundreds are getting under the cover and drowning. We have never had this issue in years prior, and I do not want to the bees to die (I also do not want to be swarmed by bees in my hot tub or on my deck). I do not see any sign of a hive, and cant really tell where they are coming from. I have tried blocking any small openings in the cover, and have tried using various essential oils as a deterrent but nothing seems to work. Are there any other methods that I might be able to use to deter the bees (and save them from drowning)?
Deschutes County Oregon