Hi all
 
I recently purchased some of the Fabi Spray that David Eyre
speaks of (below), and would like to confirm that it does work
VERY well.  I tried it today on a particularily aggresive colony,
and sure enough, it was as if I wasn't even there.  To further
test it, I waved my hands over the top bars several times, which
would have previously caused dozens of the girls to fly at my
veil and gloves, but this time, nothing.  Even taking frames out
didn't affect them.
 
Amazing stuff!  I wonder what's in it.
 
Regards,
 
Ian Watson    [log in to unmask]
real estate agent     gardener    baritone
beekeeper---> 14 colonies
 
-----Original Message-----
From: David Eyre <[log in to unmask]>
>    We have been trying a couple of new ideas (to us), both of which work
 
>very well.
>snip>
>        The second thing we've tried is "Fabi Spray" comes in an aerosol can
>and as the ad says, 'A little dab will do yer". A brief one second spray
>across the top bars, replace the inner cover for a few moments and the
>roughest bees calm down. Slightly expensive, but a large can will 'do' a lot
>of hives.
>        We sell both these items, for further info a personal e-mail will
>get you an answer.