Hi all There are no beekeepers in the vicinity of the hotel in question, but as it is in a pretty arid region, the hotel gardens have attracted more than their share of honeybee colonies. The things that are causing the problems are definitely honeybees; and they come to the breakfast buffet mostly (frosted pastries, tinned fruit, fruit juices etc), and to the desert section of the lunch and dinner buffets. Roy Nettlebeck suggests the aroma of a fabric softener works as a repellent; will this be detectable and hence repellent to the guests as well? Any further suggestions? regards Mike Mike Allsopp tel (27)(21) 887-4690 Honeybee Research Section fax (27)(21) 883-3285 Plant Protection Research Institute pmail plant3/vredma Agricultural Research Council email [log in to unmask] P/Bag X5017 Stellenbosch 7599 South Africa