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Prepare the Bee Smoker

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WE SQUISHED ONE......AND THEY DIDN'T LIKE IT!!

What happens here

First, ignite the smoker, a crucial tool for calming bees during inspection. The host uses burlap sacks, readily available from local feed stores, as fuel. He lights the burlap with a Coleman brand propane torch, ensures it's burning well, and then caps the smoker to generate smoke. He emphasizes setting the hot smoker down on a safe, non-flammable surface, like a beehive box, to prevent fire hazards.

Goal: Ignite and prepare the smoker for beehive inspection.

Tools and materials

  • Bee Smoker — To calm bees with smoke during hive inspection
  • Propane Torch Coleman — To light the smoker fuel
  • Smoker Fuel — To generate smoke