On Fri, 7 Mar 1997 08:26:38 -0800 Roy Nettlebeck <[log in to unmask]> writes: >.When I put out my honey to sample at farmers markets , > I put a sheet of Bounce fabric softener under a table cloth >and it works very well, in keeping the yellow jackets away >from the honey. Roy, I wonder, does that "Bounce" also keep away Honey Bees? What ever gave you that idea anyway? Observation? I was wondering if the stuff would be any good at keeping yellow jackets away from trying to rob hives in the fall? (Like they try to do around here) They buzz about looking for cracks or anyplace they can slip in! It's tough trying to hit each one of those thieves over the head one at a time! Al --- Al Needham--Scituate,MA,[log in to unmask] Author Of "The HoneyBee"--An Educational Program > Learn About Honey Bees & Beekeeping < Go - http://www.xensei.com/users/alwine