I must say I dispair when I read stuff like that Nigel. I can only wonder at why generations of local beekeepers tolerate horrible tempered bees until it becomes a trial of nerve and misery to do inspections.
It’s one for the Myths thread that bad tempered bees get more honey - if they ever do it is usually not by honest means. There is also social responsibility to ones neighbours and the reputation of bees and beekeepers to consider.
I have encountered a few absolute Lulu’s over the years. Miserable. Deal with them or bite the bullet and cull them, just don’t leave them to it.
It’s one for the Myths thread that bad tempered bees get more honey - if they ever do it is usually not by honest means. There is also social responsibility to ones neighbours and the reputation of bees and beekeepers to consider.
I have encountered a few absolute Lulu’s over the years. Miserable. Deal with them or bite the bullet and cull them, just don’t leave them to it.