> I am having the  same problem
> trying to put the apistan and grease patties in.  I can get 3 colonies
> done and am in a huge cloud of bees and they arnt at all friendly

Open them at night or very early in the morning when they are settled and use a
little smoke if necessary to drive them down enough that you can put strips in
or whatever.

allen
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