> >Bob's experience with crawling bees is one I've shared.
>
> Has anyone seen a bee jump? I could have sworn in one case that they were
> jumping, that is no wing movement, from the hive towards me.

I have, mostly at dusk or night time.  Some bees are pretty determined -- and
smart.

allen
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