> 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

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