Gents > Those who think the main/only problem would be the end of the backyard > beekeeping got it right, No urban beekeeping is possible. And that > prevents beekeeping for a large amount of small land > owners, which is really bad. That is my biggest concern about working with the bees I do _ AM Capensis. My apiary is in the country 120 kms away and I only get to work my girls on the w/end. If I need/want to manipulate any hives I must go out on a Friday so I have at least 2 days to monitor and then I must leave them alone for a week, which can be worrying if you are re-queening. I can't do the work in my backyard even though I have my neighbors approval - it is just not responsible beekeeping and we have enough "urban legends" to contend with.Maximum sting count so far - @20 and that was removing a feral colony which I doubt anyone would do without protection no matter what bees you are handling. But, yes as you say Joao, one can still sit next to the hives and breath that wonderful sweetness that flows from the hives so long as you don't disturb the girls - pity I can't do it from my back door !! Maybe I need to move my back door ???? Regards Peter McMahon Western Cape South Africa Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/pnp/view/pnp/en/page5093? If you don't have web access, the disclaimer can be mailed to you on request. Disclaimer requests to be sent to [log in to unmask] -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---