Tim V.: Greetings to a fellow Arborist.I've been a Licensed Arborist(CT.)and a beekeeper(sometimes unsuccessful) since the 70's.I agree with you 100%,never seen honey bees kill a tree. But.....honey bees live in a cavity and tree cavities increase the potential for tree failure.It sounds like this person should consult a treeman in addition to a beeman. Jack Grimshaw Aaron,Thumbs up.Sometimes it has to be said. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::