>>Instead I allow a drift of smoke across the entrance until the guards go inside, so I don't think enough enters to act as you suggest, except maybe the guards. Ever try to blow smoke into the entrance of a hive in good shape to watch the smoke immediately blown back out by the bees? It's amazing how fast they can respond this way. Waldemar ____________________________________________________________ NOW: MacBook For $102.93? Crazy low prices on new laptops w/ our unique auction system! Join now http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c04f19e3043e1b7897st04duc *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm