Prepare and Light the Smoker

What happens here

Load the burlap into the smoker. Use a propane torch to light the burlap inside the smoker. Once the burlap is lit and producing flame, close the smoker lid to extinguish the flame and allow the smoldering burlap to create thick, cool smoke. Give the smoker a few pumps to ensure continuous smoke production. The smoke calms the bees by masking their alarm pheromones and causing them to gorge on honey, making them less defensive.

Goal: Generate cool, calming smoke from the bee smoker.