Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Major Nikon

(36,925 posts)

5. Nope

Reply to denbot (Reply #4)

Sun May 6, 2012, 11:15 AM

May 2012

This was back before the Africanized bees had moved north. We just put pieces of burlap sack in a smoker and smoked them really well before we started. I don't remember ever getting stung doing it, although I may have a time or two.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Bee rescue, or bee slaughter..? Dial up warning! [View all] denbot May 2012 OP

Very interesting. Thanks for posting. Scuba May 2012 #1

Best of luck to you and the bees surrealAmerican May 2012 #2

Brings back fond memories Major Nikon May 2012 #3

Did you wear hoods, and gloves? denbot May 2012 #4

Nope Major Nikon May 2012 #5

You were braver than I was Brother Buzz May 2012 #7

We never ran into any that couldn't be pacified by smoke Major Nikon May 2012 #8

Very interesting. You and Ally have kind hearts; I'd be Flaxbee May 2012 #6