----- Original Message ----- 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 [log in to unmask] www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::