Found the Answer....What bee scent or bee pheromone am I smelling if possible ?

[einsteinagogo]

What bee scent am I smelling ?

On inspecting at least three different colonies today, I'm sure I could smell lemon grass or citronella.

I've never smelt this before, or my smell has improved, when inspecting a colony.

So What bee scent or bee pheromone am I smelling if possible ?

I googled, and came across lemon grass oil being used as a swarm lure/attractant. (I've not got this in any of my hives!).

So, I assume that this smell must be coming from the bees, I know alarm smells like a banana, but I'm sure that it cannot be in quantities to be smelt by humans ?

I've just not seen it discussed here, so hence my question, and good for others to know....if someone has an answer.

Edited: Found My Answer, after a bit more googling..... lots of hits on Nasonov pheromone, but few state what it smells like!

and the Answer:- Nasonov pheromone!!!

Maybe the answer. is because I'm using less smoke, I could smell it !!! Which surprises me it's that strong to be detected!

Source
http://meyerfarmproject.com/2013/06/10/honey-bee-pheromones/

 

[TryingToLetThemBee]

One of the best things about beekeeping is the variety of wonderful smells and Nasonov is one of the best.

 

[einsteinagogo]

One of the best things about beekeeping is the variety of wonderful smells and Nasonov is one of the best.

Thanks for your comments.

Just goes to show, if you use too much smoke, you'll not notice!!

[LEARNING!]

 

[Obee1]

Unless it was lemongrass you smell. Has someone sneaked a bait hive near yours trying to get some freebeesbees

 

[einsteinagogo]

Unless it was lemongrass you smell. Has someone sneaked a bait hive near yours trying to get some freebeesbees

not a chance of that, I'm on a private out-apiary now, away from public, and eyes! (secret!).