> Flames will come up in 1-2 seconds.  Loosely stuff the needles in the 
> smoker.  A couple of puffs and add some more needles.  Close the top. 
> 10-15 seconds?  Of course, this type of fuel requires adding more needles 
> rather frequently.

Pine needles were all we used decades ago in Florida. I agree with what 
Waldig says about needles.

I dislike the short burn time.  Agree they are quick and easy but the pine 
needle smoke stays in clothes and when you walk in a truck stop the people 
look at you like you have been working a forest fire. Pine needles in my 
opinion produce a strong smelling smoke but works for bees except can be a 
bit hot and  flames at times out the spout.

Maybe I am a bit picky about everyday smoker fuel.

I do not know why pine needle smoke seems to stay in clothing so long. maybe 
not noticeable in in a hobby situation but noticeable in the all day working 
bees situation.
We raked and burned pine needles in Florida ( I grew up in Florida and 
started beekeeping in Florida) and afterword's our clothes smelled like we 
had been standing around a campfire all weekend.

bob 

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