Ever wondered why beekeepers use smoke when working with bees? Bees communicate in a variety of ways, one being scent. When smoke is puffed into a hive, it disrupts and overpowers the natural pheromones in a hive. It also triggers the bees to go into somewhat of a survival mode and gorge on honey, which distracts them away from the beekeeper. Finally, as the bees fill up on honey, they become "honey-drunk" and typically a bit more docile. Overall the effect of the right amount of smoke is that the bees move away from the beekeeper and become a bit calmer. ----- #beefacts #honeycrate #bees #smoke #smoker #calm #honeydrunk #hive #colony #honeybee #themoreyouknow #beekeeping #beekeeper #beesmoker #pheromones #nature #naturelover #naturalresponse #smokeemifyougotem #smokey

New smoker has arrived! It has some attractive little details to it but hopefully it functions as beautifully as it looks. ☺️ My old smoker is a pretty standard design but has always been a bit naff; doesn't stay lit very well, and has rusted very quickly. One of my mentees has a smoker designed like the new one and I found it worked so much better! In the spirit of making my life easier (and not being so cheap!), I decided to buy one and give it a go. Fingers crossed! #beekeeping #smoker #beesmoker #beekeepingequipment https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHzrb_nWvN/?igshid=eu2w4xonxiba

Hey there! What ya smokin? #beesmoker #savethebees #backyardbees #backyardbeekeeper (at Altamonte Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UfstWBJ4A/?igshid=1r06v1laalsy5

Trimmed 40’ of lavender this afternoon. These bundles will dry all winter in the wine cellar and will be used in the bee smoker come spring and summer. #lavender #beekeeper #beesmoker https://www.instagram.com/p/BqUDm3Vgury/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ve5l1b2jnsgo

An indispensable part of every beekeeper's toolkit, a bee smoker allows you to safely calm bees so you can inspect, repair or work with your hive. ☁️🔥🐝 Parmi les quelques outils indispensables à l’apiculteur lorsqu’il travaille auprès de ses ruches, il en est un primordial : l’enfumoir. La fumée arrive à calmer les abeilles. Sans doute avez-vous remarqué lors de visites bon nombre d’abeilles la tête plongée au fond des cellules, occupées à se gorger de miel. C’est là un des effets de la fumée; celle-ci déclenche chez l’abeille un réflexe dit archaïque. Dans la mémoire ancestrale de son espèce fumée = forêt en feu = départ immédiat donc provisions au maximum en prévision d’une réinstallation ailleurs. - #beekeeping #savethebees #beesmoker (à Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSILleBA-T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13q9xi7amndan

Electric bee smoker in production✌✌#beekeeping#beesmoker https://www.instagram.com/p/BmLGKMOHGhH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q05zzppxf9g6

Bee smoker. Checked on the ladies after work and all is well. #beekeeping #beekeeper #beesmoker

What a week, bushfires at the start, gales and storms 48hrs later! Not even these little beauties direct from Germany can take the edge of how truly awful the weather is today! If you're heading down, drive safely. #fromgermany #rauchboy #beesmoker #wildweather #adelaide #bees #wishiwasinbed (at Hive Works Beekeeping Supplies)