I am not worried about them disturbing the bees. I am more concerned about the bees disturbing them. I have a hive on the side of our house. We regularly take visitors to "visit the bees". We have never had a sting. We move slowly through the bees, mow around the hive and my husband even takes the weed eater around it - while wearing shorts and sandals ( I know but he's crazy anyway.) How much shade can be tolerated? Thanks in advance for your help in this matter. I don't know about this one, always had my bees in the sun. Linda Monteith