> We go to the hive when all flying has ceased If there is a rush, smoking the hive from time to time over a half hour period -- or often less -- will have almost all the bees at home, even at mid-day (the field bees don't go back out). Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask] Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>