> From:Paul D. Law (aka Dennis) > "Spread mint on your picnic cloth and you won't > be bothered by bees." > Other comments?... On at least one other list, mint is recommended to rub on the inside of a box prior to catching a swarm, to get them to accept it better. Several sources I've seen recommend mint or lemon balm to grow near bees or add to a smoker to keep them calm. I doubt either would work as a repellant. Karen :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::