Ruth Wrote: There is of course no reason to believe that "suicide bees" intend to die, which is why I enclose the term in quotes. There is no question that "suicide bees" are attracted to the lit smoker. I concur Marc Studebaker :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::