> Use only enough smoke so that no bees are looking at you.  When you see
> bees looking at you again, apply a little more smoke to them.

How on earth can you tell where they're looking?  Those compound eyes
are not exactly expressive!

This is a serious question - this isn't the first time I've read that
experienced beekeepers can recognize whether they're being looked at
by the bees, but I'm mystified.


Anne, backyard beekeeper, Montreal.

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