Had part of a dead tree fall in a recent storm, need to take care of it. Started working on it today, there's a bees' nest in the base of the (rotten) tree. I got stung about 20 times. Probably 10 or 11 times on my right arm alone. Arm is slightly swollen in various places, and hurts like a motherfucker. And the stupid tree still needs to be dealt with. Now I'm pretty serious about not killing bees, and I even have a couple of hives myself. So I called the bee preservation people. Described the situation, the hive, the bees, and everything. They said they're not honey bees, and am free to destroy the hive. No issues with the environmental folks.
I'm sore and pissed. But I am taking delight in deriving the best way to destroy these little bastards with a clear conscience.
I'm sore and pissed. But I am taking delight in deriving the best way to destroy these little bastards with a clear conscience.
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