"I'm getting stung by bees... in the garden......"
I've had similar experiences. I can stand directly in front of a hive with
bees bumping off of me as they leave/arrive, without getting stung.
However, when I am weeding the garden (especially near the hives....within
a few feet) I occasionally get stung. I am guessing that the vibrations
caused by pulling weeds somehow aggravates the bees....maybe it is a
similar 'feeling' they get when a skunk is scratching at the entrance.
I've heard that the latter will cause bees to be more aggressive the
morning following a skunk visit.
Dick, NY
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