8 Be able to demonstrate lighting and the use of the smoker;
Bullet Points
- Show you know what fuels are available, which are coolest and that fresh grass in the top prevents hot ash being blown into the hive
- Few puffs at the entrance and wait for it to take effect
- Keep it alight, keep it close at hand
- Occasional use and waiting for it to take effect if the bees become too agitated
- Demonstrate use to control bees and drive them down before replacing parts
- Know how to put it out safely, block top with grass is a good method