shadiya
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Smoker questionNeed to get a smoker asap as bees arriving next week!
Does it matter what kind? Have seen galvanised or stainless, large and extra large.....
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joanne
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Biggest one you can get - cos it last's longer - Mine is stainless but I need a new one as its fallen to bits
I bought this one for my friend for his birthday - he's very happy with it
http://www.fragile-planet.co.uk/buydb.php?Key=7
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shadiya
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Thanks Jo
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mochasidamo
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If you're only getting a nuc of bees then you should be able to cope with just a fine water spray (with a little peppermint oil perhaps) to start with (sugar water sprays aren't an amazing idea now that the wasp season is upon us). We don't use a smoker at all unless it's essential to do something when the bees are in a bad weather/dearth/queenless/bad requeening mood.
Smoke is overused in this country these days to try to control badly bred bees. Sad but true. Hope yours are wonderful .
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