In article <[log in to unmask]>, Simon Garrett <[log in to unmask]> writes >My friend lives in Wiltshire in the south of England and has a nest of bees >in his garden. He also has a three year old son, a six months pregnant wife >and two boisterous and inquisitive dogs. He fears one of all of them might >come to grief. > >Neither of us knows any apiarists and the local council can only suggest >extermination (of the bees that is). He would rather avoid that if >possible. Can anyone offer/suggest help, please. > >Answers to [log in to unmask] > >Simon Garrett >[log in to unmask] Simon, Have you tried the local Police? They often maintain a book of people who have volunteered to help out in this sort of situation. I, myself, have been called upon to deal with just such a situation by the police. Good Luck -- Paul Walton [log in to unmask] Toddington, Bedfordshire, England. Tel. +44 (0)1525 875570