Hi Gary,
The hive in question that stung my son was very laid back when I first got
them. I even opened the hive to show the window cleaner with no protection on
either of us and they didn’t seem to even realise we were there, but as the
season progressed and their brood and stores grew their character changed
entirely. They / their decedents are very robust and prolific bees but I still
need to be “thoughtful” in how I manage them. I know others in the group seem
to have lovely benign bees but they often seem less vigorous colonies by
comparison to mine. I can only go by my own experiences and I’ve never
managed to get a colony that tranquil sadly.
BW
Ann
From: Gary peacock
Sent: Friday, April 5, 2019 2:53 PM
To: oxnatbees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [oxnatbees] Re: Fwd: Bees and Babies
Hi it is unusual for bees to sting in this way, but anything can happen.Weather
, a new hive takes time for bees to settle,also understanding colonies
behaviour. Example if you go to a new pub, do you know if punters are friendly,
prickly, aggressive before you enter? Moods can change. Waving hands arms and
yes occasionally in the flight path could be a problem especially on hot day.
You will get to know what upsets bees like humans, feel contentious comments
flooding in:)
Good luck, children should learn how to behave around bees, like they would a
dog or rabbit. One is at high risk from rabbits ,dogs, Parrots etc it's a
learning curve and genetic make up. Wasps have been alikened to drunken yobs.
Enjoy the bees! I was once scared of them, now I sit by hive entrance and
relax, watching what they are doing, have done and saying!
Gary
On Fri, 5 Apr 2019 at 09:37, Dawn Gosling <magikmum49@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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From: Oxnatbees <oxnatbees@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2019, 09:28
Subject: [oxnatbees] Bees and Babies
To: <oxnatbees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
(Dawn, I think you meant this mail to go to the group,
oxnatbees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx , not oxnatbees@xxxxxxxxx )
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From: Dawn Gosling
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2019, 09:19
Subject: Bees and Babies
To: OxNatBees <OxNatBees@xxxxxxxxx>
On the eve of getting the bees my son asked about the safety of his son ( who
is 1 year) in the garden with 2 or more hives. I did try and assure him that
bees only sting if under threat but he is still a little anxious.
Those of you who have children or grandchildren can you tell me what your
safety first is and if there is anything I need to be aware of?
Thanks
--
Caveman
