Hi all
I guess I have not stated my case clearly. Perhaps these authors do it better:

Effects of chemicals on honey bee behavior

The terms used to describe the effects of plant extracts on honey
bees are various. The most common descriptions include
“intoxicating,” “narcotic,” “tranquilizer,” and “repellent.” 

It is important to keep in mind that the precise meaning of these terms
as used by the various cited authors is not always defined, probably
varies between observers, and is generally qualitative and based on
observational rather than experimental evidence. 

With this caveat in mind, some general patterns are evident. Plants used in
conjunction with fire are generally described as having an intoxicating
or narcotic effect, whereas crushed plants used alone serve
either as a repellent, quietening agent, or tranquilizer.

Kraft, T. S., & Venkataraman, V. V. (2015). Could plant extracts have enabled hominins to acquire honey before the control of fire?. Journal of human evolution, 85, 65-74.

PLB

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