Proper smoker use

Proper smoker use is crucial for managing aggressive bees during hive manipulations. Generous but appropriate smoker application helps calm aggressive bees and reduces stinging behavior. Smoke disrupts alarm pheromones and triggers a honey-gathering response, even in defensive colonies. Beekeepers working with aggressive bees should use smokers liberally but avoid overheating the smoke. Effective smoker use is a key skill for safely managing aggressive colonies and conducting hive work.