This so-called repellent would be for (wasps) YELLOWJACKETS and not bees! Honeybees seek nectar and pollen. Wasps get whatever they can and the most common offenders in this case.
my opinion-
Erik
From: James Fischer
> Just imagine the practical implications if such a powerfully
> repellent chemical really existed (could be used in fruit
> packing plants, candy factories, cinnamon roll bakeries,
> around trash dumpsters and so forth).
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