josh4958 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 First if this is a repeat or duplicate then please lock and we can move on… I was at the park with the family on 05-04-2012, when we were leaving there was a Large swarm of Bee’s on the castle of Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, and in the trees near Across from the First-Aid station ( Yes the irony ). I am not posting this to bring a negative look on KI but to let parents know about the Bee’s, My daughter has allergies and I only want every on to go to KI and have a GREAT time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Did you let Guest Relations know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh4958 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Yes, we told Guest Relations, and the people at the Fist-Aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Does KI usually have bee problems around mid-June? I seem to remember this happen before, possibly multiple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Yep, but winter was very mild, so... Son of Beast's lifthill used to get some incredible nests. And the drop ride at Carowinds does, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I was stung by bees twice at KI, both being sweat bees, both at BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Did you let Guest Relations know? You can also let Park Services know. They sometimes can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Most of the bees I encounter at KI are carpenter bees. The hang near the wooden benches, and the drones are stingerless. I've never seen a queen come out of the bore, although they do have stingers. Agree with previous post though, contact guest relations. The squeaky wheel will get the grease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I know The Beast lift hill would be full of them. I sometimes avoided the ride if I knew the bees where up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Most of the bees I encounter at KI are carpenter bees. The hang near the wooden benches, and the drones are stingerless. I've never seen a queen come out of the bore, although they do have stingers. Agree with previous post though, contact guest relations. The squeaky wheel will get the grease! I've been stung by a female, not fun as they don't have a detachable stinger, they will keep stinging you. And it hurts!! The feamles only usually around the nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I know from serving Margarita's outdoors that one drop of bleach to a gallon of water disperses bees, but I wouldn't know how to regularly maintain something as out of the way as a boo blaster wall or a lift hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 They are all over Adventure Express' que area. I am severely afraid of bees lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 never seen em by AE but seen a couple skunks before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterRoyalty Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 This is an interesting topic because I have never encountered bees to my knowledge. If i did they were to far away for any harm and I just never paid attention. You would think this may be a problem at many theme parks with all the people and sweet smelling things out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Most of the bees I encounter at KI are carpenter bees. The hang near the wooden benches, and the drones are stingerless. I've never seen a queen come out of the bore, although they do have stingers. Agree with previous post though, contact guest relations. The squeaky wheel will get the grease! I've been stung by a female, not fun as they don't have a detachable stinger, they will keep stinging you. And it hurts!! The feamles only usually around the nest. yee-ouch! I have only had that experience with yellowjackets, which of course are much smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 They are all over Adventure Express' que area. I am severely afraid of bees lol These are the ones that live in the benches outside Hank's. They're huge and get in your face - and if they have a yellow spot in the middle of their forhead they're carpenter bees. They're annoying but harmless (but make sure it's a carpenter and not a bumblebee - there are lots of pics online) I don't really understand why they don't just caulk the females into the holes. Works great, the drones leave and the females just suffocate and die in the wood. No pesticides, no problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Proably some animals right activist would get mad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniracer Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I don't really understand why they don't just caulk the females into the holes. Works great, the drones leave and the females just suffocate and die in the wood. No pesticides, no problem! I did something like this on a few in my deck. After unsucesfully trying to spray them I mix up some powdered wood putty with a liquid insectecide and sealed them in. I figured If they made it out (they didn't) they wouldn't live long and not be back, and if they didn't make it out the holes were all ready set for refinishing the deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 At least KI doesn't have anything as bad as Tracker Jackers. Of course, I probably shouldn't make quasi-esoteric references on a forum with people who may or may not have the same taste as me in film and literature either... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hungry to be stung? Terp, known for game zingers, or sumthin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 You know Homestar, Jabberjays would be interesting to have in the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exscream team Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 they had some up on the effiel tower last year and had the upper deck closed for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 But in all seriousness, the bees are worst in line for The Beast I think. But as it's been pointed out, those are just carpenter bees, which I don't believe sting. I just have to tell myself they won't hurt me and make myself deal with it. I hate bees, almost as much as Nicolas Cage - and that can be interpreted two ways, both of which are true. I believe there is even someone around here who specializes in interpreting. Oh, and not to be a grammar nazi, but perhaps the grammar in the topic title could use a change. Being from Fairfield, my first thoughts seeing the title were that maybe Panda Express was being replaced, haha. Now I want Chinese food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Homestarr, I had forgotten that movie until you brought up Cage's fear of bees. Now I'll always imagine you tramping about in giant bear paw slippers. "Ohhhhh Noooooooo! Beeeeeeees," Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 But in all seriousness, the bees are worst in line for The Beast I think. But as it's been pointed out, those are just carpenter bees, which I don't believe sting. I just have to tell myself they won't hurt me and make myself deal with it. I hate bees, almost as much as Nicolas Cage - and that can be interpreted two ways, both of which are true. I believe there is even someone around here who specializes in interpreting. Oh, and not to be a grammar nazi, but perhaps the grammar in the topic title could use a change. Being from Fairfield, my first thoughts seeing the title were that maybe Panda Express was being replaced, haha. Now I want Chinese food. Hello fellow Fairfield-ian! I've never noticed any big swarms of bees there but I'll be paying more attention this year. I never seem to get through a summer without a sweat bee sting, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbeast1968 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I have seen the bees swarming around Adventure Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 They were everywhere in Planet Snoopy and Soak City area Saturday. They need to bring Billy back,this time to work! We will be sure to eat inside somewhere in the park this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Blue ice cream Bee Good!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Oh God, the beeeeeees. But seriously, we stopped for lunch in the Coney Mall section, near Skyline. The bees were horrible. Yellowjackets everywhere. Had to keep our cup closed and they swarmed our LaRosa's pizza..getting in the grease (weird). My kids spent the better part of our meal freaking out and doing a little bee dance. I'm sorry if you had to witness that, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 My kids were ok,but my wife made me hold her food the entire time,she was the one doing the bee dance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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