In a message dated 20/11/05 00:44:31 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: <<I was putting on mouseguards a couple of weeks ago on a cold day with no bees flying. Should have been no problem, but I got the same reaction from every hive in the apiary - they all came pouring out, hell-bent on attack; smoke seemed to have little effect. The apiary is usually quite docile, so I was really surprised.>> No, but then I use built-in mouseguards which are a permanent feature of the hives. There hasn't been a sign of this sort of thing though. Regards, Robert Brenchley -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---