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Principals of Beekeeping : How to smoke bees
Run your own bee hive; smoking bees is an important part of the beekeeping process. Learn how to smoke bees from a professional beekeeper in this free beekeeping tutorial video. Expert: Jorge Gomez Bio: Jorge Gomez has been a professional beekeeper for over 15 years. He currently cares for many bee hives in the Austin area.
7 Responses to “Principals of Beekeeping : How to smoke bees”
July 8th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
good intorductory info, especially not standing in front of the hive.
July 8th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I was a beekeeper for many years and always used torn-up corrugated cardboard in the smoker…worked a dream…
Using smoke is something of an art form – knowing how much (little) to use and just when to stop is the trick.
July 9th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Thanks, But I always smoke weed first, then open hive. That works best for me.
July 9th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Also wear light colored clothing, do not wear dark stuff or fur, suede etc… Don’t use chemicals such as gas to start your smoker, it irritates them; use burlap, wood shavings or pine needles.
July 9th, 2010 at 12:43 am
tomcat,
I get it – funny
but I found this site very useful
I’m just starting out – it made sense to me
July 9th, 2010 at 12:48 am
haha on the lips lol thay wont to kiss you
July 9th, 2010 at 12:49 am
It’s extremely hard to smoke bees……I could never keep them lit, for one, and secondly…….I always get stung on the lips!!