On 29/05/2011 18:59, harry wrote:
On May 29, 10:48 am, wrote:
Hi Does anyone know anything about beekeeping? I have a long garden and a
local beekeeper is hoping I'll allow him to keep bees on the land. (I could
use a bit of extra income). However, I am just wondering if his ten hives
would create a nuisance for my neighbours. There is one neighbour whose
garden is a mere 12 metres from where the hives will be located.

Many thanks,

Al
BTW, the temperament of bees is variable. Some are quite aggressive,
some are docile. Different breeds you see. Like dogs.
Keep animals away from the hives, they may get attacked, even killed.
They go for the eyes and nose.
Ideal to keep the neighbour's cat away!
Obviously keep children away too. Or get them involved. Educational.
What is it with Bee's and Wasps, they will only attack with the only
defence they have if threatened, most people flap around like a demented
rabbit so they defend themselves.
Don't threaten them and they will get on with their daily business, more
so bee's, I am nearly 60 and never have I been stung, if one lands on me
I leave it alone until it fly's away or gently shoo it away, mind you I
have been bitten by several dogs but they can be unpredictable, also
twice by Macaws, a few lizards for trying to pick them up, a horse for
teasing it with an apple Oh and a monkey for trying to pick up a kitten
that it had adopted, all felt under threat so defended themselves.
Don't start flaying around or just beat a hasty retreat if you get too
near their nest and you will be OK mind you with blood sucking creatures
you stand no chance, all they are after is a meal.
At the end of the year when the wasps have left the nest and you are
sitting outside just place a tray of syrup or sugary jam away from where
you are and it will keep them occupied, all they want to do is eat

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Corporal Jones
"Don't panic don't panic"
Life will go on albeit somewhat reduced