In a message dated 31/05/2010 19:45:23 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] 
 writes:

<<Entirely the beekeeper.  The bees 'think' there is a  forest fire that  
might threaten their home, making it wise to  prepare to abscond at short 
notice. 
They do this by filling their crops  with liquid stores (if available), 
following  which they are about as  aggressive as you are after your second 
helping of  Christmas  pudding, and about as productive.

Chris>>


    I wonder how true that is. I've never noticed that  more beas feed from 
open honey after smoking than when I open a hive without  smoke. My feeling 
is that the smell disrupts communication within the hive.  

Regards,

Robert Brenchley
Birmingham  UK

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