hives smell like grape soda

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rbunch
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hives smell like grape soda

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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
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Re: hives smell like grape soda

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I've read that Cudzu nectar smells like Grape Kool-aid. Been trying to figure out when it blooms.
rbunch
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Re: hives smell like grape soda

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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.
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Re: hives smell like grape soda

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