Another shameful act of vandalism

[pargyle]

And yet ... when children are actually exposed to bees as junior beekeepers it has a marked effect on the behaviour of problem children .. perhaps when these vandals are found (whether they are children or adults) the 'punishment' should be compulsory enrolment on a beekeeping course and attendance at a number of inspections with a willing beekeeper - I know I would be prepared to have one of these monsters alongside me and experience the magic of these little insects. I'm no softie when it comes to making punishments fit the crime but I think these acts of vandalism against bees (and animals in general ...) are probably best addressed by education.

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36219

 

[Erichalfbee]

I think these acts of vandalism against bees (and animals in general ...) are probably best addressed by education.

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36219

You're right but my rant made me feel better

 

[pargyle]

You're right but my rant made me feel better

Yes ... I know exactly how you feel as it makes my blood boil as well .. and with some of the crimes against humanity we see these days, I have a view of what should be done to the perpetrators that is, generally, somewhere to the right of Ghengis Khan ! I'm not in favour of the present disposition of the courts and justice system which rather leans towards leniency and sentences are, it seems to me, disproportionate at times.

There have been a number of despicable attacks on beehives, horses, cattle, sheep and even domestic pets reported locally in the last few years and whilst I cannot bring myself to condone such behaviour, if the perps are ever caught, perhaps a closer exposure to the creatures they have harmed would have more effect than the fines, ASBO or, in more serious cases, incarceration would have.

Not that I think there is much likelihood of these hooligans ever being caught - but that's another can of worms !

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I think these acts of vandalism against bees (and animals in general ...) are probably best addressed by education.

A stout stick oft works well as an education tool - it only becomes punishment if you don't take the nail out of the end

 

[Cussword]

I'm not in favour of the present disposition of the courts and justice system which rather leans towards leniency and sentences are, it seems to me, disproportionate at times.

If the perps are ever caught, perhaps a closer exposure to the creatures they have harmed.

There have been reports of rocks being thrown into the Wolf enclosure at Blackpool Zoo???



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[beeno]

Found my honey for sale sign in the woods. Youths smoking and drinking energy drinks.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

A stout stick oft works well as an education tool - it only becomes punishment if you don't take the nail out of the end

You're on my wavelength

 

[pargyle]

There have been reports of rocks being thrown into the Wolf enclosure at Blackpool Zoo??.

You see ... an ideal opportunity to provide proof that getting up close and personal with the animals they have tried to mistreat makes them into better people .. an hour or two sitting in with the wolves at feeding time I think we do them a power of good. If they survive then a day or two (or perhaps even a month or two) shovelling excrement at the zoo should be sufficient to teach them the error of their ways ? Very reasonable IMO.

 

[BrianO]

Sad, need more nature based education.

I for one plan ( just bought Observation hive and arranged with local junior school ) to visit local schools to introduce them to Bees. Think it's vital

 

[alldigging]

It is always horrid to read about these incidents. They are very distressing for those involved.

It is good to see so many beekeepers being positive about education though as a way forward.

We too have got an observation nuc as part of our new apiary fence and training project.

 

[Cussword]

Our association also has an observation hive. We have a stand at most of the local shows and fetes, there is usually three or four of us to talk to the public about the honey bee.
I find it very surprising when talking to them that I can answer so many of their questions.

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[jenkinsbrynmair]

We have a stand at most of the local shows and fetes, there is usually three or four of us to talk to the public about the honey bee.
I find it very surprising when talking to them that I can answer so many of their questions.

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Heh heh - just reminds me of a conversation with our chairman the other day - the association was asked to have a member available during a local garden centre's pollinator awareness unfortunately the usual suspects weren't available (I, for one had a meeting in Westminster) but one of our fairly new members asked if he could do it - not one to quash his enthusiasm we kitted him out with a few visual aids and some advice and let him carry on.
That member hasn't joined this year (wonder if it's anything to do with me calling him a thick witted illiterate racist?) but the chairman just related a conversation he overheard when he'd helped said ex member collect a swarm at a hospital - it was basically a lecture on the wonders of the newly discovered Manuka Bee and how it's honey had amazing healing properties and that hopefully said captured swarm were Manuka bees

 

[chrisb]

Isn't Manuka better known as tea tree ?

so we have swarms of tea tree's better get another bag of John Inne's number 3

 

[Cussword]

That member hasn't joined this year (wonder if it's anything to do with me calling him a thick witted illiterate racist?) As if you would?
It was basically a lecture on the wonders of the newly discovered Manuka Bee and how it's honey had amazing healing properties and that hopefully said captured swarm were Manuka bees

I want some!