An old beekeepers' tale tells of placing discarded hot water heaters upright in your beeyard to discourage bears. We do not have a big problem with this particular hive marauder in South Alabama but, for the investment ,maintenance and up keep costs the idea should bee worth a try. Rick & Nancy Leber Beekeeping & Honey Production Since 1987 Mobile, 'Sweet Home Alabama' [log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]