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HOA Information
Bee Swarms Seen
On the Move:
Precautions to Take
What makes a honey bee colony swarm
Overcrowding and congestion in the nest are
factors which cause colonies to swarm.
Are honey bee swarms dangerous
No - honey bees exhibit defensive behavior only
in the vicinity of their nest. Defensive behavior is
needed to protect their young and food supply. A
honey bee swarm has neither young nor food stores
and will not exhibit defensive behavior unless unduly
provoked.
What type of nesting sites will honey bees seek
Honey bees are cavity nesters and will seek a cavity
of at least 15 liters of storage space. Hollow trees are
preferred nesting sites. Occasionally, bees will nest in
the hollow walls of buildings, under porches, and in
other “man-made” sites if they can find an entrance to
a suitable cavity.
What can be done if a honey bee swarm establishes
itself in an undesirable place
If honey bees nest in the walls of a home, they
can be removed or killed if necessary; however, it
is advisable to open the area and remove the honey
and combs or rodents and insects will be attracted.
After removal, the cavity should be filled with foam
insulation as the nest odor will be attractive to future
swarms. You may want to seek the assistance of a
professional beekeeper or exterminator. Nests should
be removed promptly from problem sites. After
several months, they may have stored a considerable
amount of honey. Bee keepers and removal
companies can be found in the Yellow Pages.
You can prevent swarms from nesting in walls
by preventative maintenance. Honey bees will not
make an entrance to a nest. They look for an existing
entrance, so periodic inspection and caulking is all
that is necessary to prevent them from occupying
spaces in walls. Check your soffit and other areas for
cracks and spaces where bees can enter, and caulk to
protect your home.
Seasonal Residents
Welcome back to Sunny Florida
Please be sure to let the on-site staff know if any changes
need to be made with your information at the gate house,
i.e., new phone number, new housekeeper, etc. Contact
Tammy at 949-9909 or stop by the Town Center.
Please also be sure to let the Southwest Property
Management office know you want mail to be received in
VillageWalk. Call 239-261-3440, extension 25. The 2010
Budget and maintenance fee coupons will be mailed soon.
Please put these coupons in a safe place as we do not mail
quarterly invoices.
Holiday Décor
You may light your home for the holidays beginning
the day after Thanksgiving and all seasonal décor must
be removed by no later than January 10 th . Keep in mind
that neither the Association nor any vendor will be
held responsible to any damages that may occur while
maintaining your lawn or shrubs. It is possible that if you
have decorations in the yard your home will not be mowed.
Pool Rules
As season is upon us we find it necessary to remind you
of a few items. Please let your visitors know that glass is
NEVER permitted at the pool. Shower before entering
the pool, especially if you are leaving the fitness center.
It is very important to be aware of your verbiage. Many
families are in the pool area during the holiday months
and we do not want to offend anyone with inappropriate
language. Thanks for your cooperation.
Ballroom Window Tint
In October we had the Western windows in the ballroom
tinted. This will not only reduce the heat factor in the
ballroom but it will also cut down on the glare as the sun
sets in the evening.
REMINDER
ALL HURRICANE SHUTTERS MUST BE
REMOVED FROM ALL HOMES BY
NOVEMBER 30th, 2009 UNTIL THE NEXT
HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS
(June 1, 2010).
NO EXCEPTIONS.
20 ~ Talk of the walk November 2009