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From: "muses" <[log in to unmask]>

> Does anyone have any thoughts on to use or not to use a smoker? And why?

I am sure that everyone on the list does!

I would always have a lit smoker handy in any situation where a
non-beekeeper might come within range - and that covers most apiaries when
you think about it.  It is easier to keep bees under control with a little
smoke than to have to try to regain control when something goes wrong.

Peter Edwards
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www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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