Deesel Dicx,
As usual, a reply taken out of context, IMO.
Mike a - and a lot of us others are inclined to agree that there are a lot out there who don't/won't have a clue as to coping with an unexpected situation (such as this, but not necessarily even similar). They are likely not even reading this.
Yes we have read the OP. We know Roy has twenty years beekeeping experience.
Yet we see new beeks without sensible protection; we know they are keeping bees in inappropriate surroundings without the experience to recognise an impending difficult situation, or having considered the options to avoid one. That's right, simple risk assessment.
Bees at the bottom of the garden may be fine. It is the large number of new beeks, among whom which there is a proportion who are relatively clueless, cavalier or down-right dangerous. It is that small proportion, but increasing in numbers, due to the increases in new beeks, who were being targeted.
I am in agreement that all new beeks are welcome - as long as they are competent, well organised, and safe. It is not only their safety but also the people around them. You may, or may not, fall into one of the unwanted minority. You can disagree as much as you like, but that in itself is revealing. The facts are there. There are those out there that fit that description and are a potential menace to their neighbours, should that box of bees become a threat.
New beeks be warned! Take heed. If you fall into any of those categories above, you may be a menace to yourself and others. You may not even have realised the possible risks. Think about it NOW.
RAB
