>Yeah, well, the smoker is a time honored tool of millions of beekeepers. Yours is the minority viewpoint, to be sure.

It's my observation that there is a correlation between bigger populations, more stores, and increased defensiveness.

Given that Top bar hives are of a fixed size, with limited room for surplus, this particular condition is never met.

Top bar keepers frequently interpret this as a sign that bees are "happier" in a TBH.

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