Bob asked: "Why not simply use a smoker Chris?"
I haven't lit a smoker for over a year now and get on fine using liquid
smoke which is much less hassle and doesn't leave the car stinking and
in danger of catching fire. Using a smoker when closing a hive will
cause more unnecessary stress to the bees than the beekeeper simply
working gently and carefully.
Chris
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