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On Sun, 5 Apr 1998, Computer Software Solutions Ltd wrote:
> Has anybody made a detailed study of the do's and dont's of suburban
> beekeeping?.
I don't know about detailed, but I know many do.
> Is it possible to have bees quiet and 'non defensive' enough to virtually
> cause no problems with neighbours in a suburban environment?. The nearest
> neighbour could mow his grass, 5 yards from a hive.
My neighbors mow their grass 3 FEET from one of my hives, but there is a 6
foot fence between.
> Has anybody worked out preferred methods of handling bees in this
> environment to diminish the possibility of problems?.
Yes, handle them during the weekday when everybody is at work and school.
Rich
> Any personal experiences would be very welcome, and if any books exist on
> the subject, I would be pleased to hear of them.
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> Sincerely
> Tom Barrett
> 49 South Park
> Foxrock
> Dublin 18
> Ireland
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> e mail [log in to unmask]
> Tel + 353 1 289 5269
> Fax + 353 1 289 9940
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