hives smell like grape soda

[rbunch]

There is obviously a lot of stuff blooming right now. My hives smell a bit like grape soda or grape kool-aid. I was curious if any of you experienced folks know what might be the source? I live in Colfax.

[DuaneB]

I've read that Cudzu nectar smells like Grape Kool-aid. Been trying to figure out when it blooms.

[rbunch]

It is still way too early for Kudzu blooms. That is a late summer bloom. The grape soda scent has subsided a bit since early April. I did some other reading that indicated it might have been Chinese Wisteria. There was plenty of that around in early April.

[DuaneB]

Late summer, good to know. I forgot about Wisteria. Good call.