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Old 05-05-2013, 08:52 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Bee deterrent?

In article ,
David Hill wrote:

It's well-known that swarming bees are much less likely to sting because
their particular objective is to gather round the queen. It's their
driving force at that time, so obstacles in their path are more likely
to be disregarded.


I am trying to picture a solitary bee swarming.


To an adept, that is no more difficult than to hear the sound of
one hand clapping.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.