Bad reaction to sting from SWMBO rushed to hospital for treatment kept in for 24 hours! She insists not a problem - duh think it might be - Neighbour came forward and stated she was hospitalised last year as a result of bee sting in garden but wouldn't complain. Regardless of what she says SWMBO is now nervous of the bees (one hive swarmed this morning). So what to do - move bees to out apiary? Obviously they should not stay here in the garden but not sure I want to attend an out apiary either. Reduce number of colonies? This is the point of the post, what is likely to be the result of downsizing to say two colonies will this reduce 'nuisance' level or not. If anyone has experienced this and taken a path that has worked then I would appreciate your views and experiences, I don't really want to be getting rid of the hives. Next question would be if I cease use of some hives do I keep the WBC or the Nationals, the WBC's of course they are prettier.