Greets All Horold mentioned the variations he notices in his bees over time as far as regards their temperament. I notice a similar effect with my bees sometimes when they become aggressive for no reason. On closer analysis I noted that increased aggression seems to be linked to a certain degree to honeydew collecting from accacias. We have a strong winter flow from A.longifolia caused by a gall wasp that punches holes in the flower stems causing 'syrup' to runn down the branches - this co incides with a good pollen flow. The bees become at least ten times more angry - ie I have to work a hive with taped bee suit as opposed to normal bare foot and t shirt with shorts. Secondly I have noticed when they work on A.karroo which flowers around feb/march and also produced a honeydew flow (which makes a stringy honey BTW) that they also become similarilky ratty. So hence my geuss would be that funny sugars not normally in the bee diet make them aggressive. Anybody else have any similar experience?? Australia??? Texas- mesquite etc?? Keep well Garth Garth Cambray Camdini Apiaries Grahamstown Apis mellifera capensis Eastern Cape Prov. South Africa Time = Honey If parents taught kids about the birds and bees, guys would believe they were half the women they used to be!! Standard Disclaimer applies to this post.