JP mentioned a recent poisoning of a swarm. Yesterday I received a call from Sunoco Oil refinery nearby. I said dont spray w/ anything, i'll be there in twenty minutes. You know what happened next. They were poisoned. i road all the way down there and most were dead. It took an hour to clear security, they had to issue me a full canvas jumpsuit saying "VENDOR" in dayglo orange, print a sign w/ my honey business name for my car, a hard hat, leather gloves, car-top cone idnetifying me as a vendor, earplugs and work boots(nice one's to!) I got to keep it all too.The foreman was beyond annoyed. One, they didn't follow directions, two, its a secure sight and who brought a propellenat(spray can ) onto work site. This place was huge, well over 150 acres big. So this AM, I get another call from same foreman. He says, " I ordered them not to spray, and this swarm is about the size of a dorm refrigerator." They were sprayed again and all were dead. Found the queen. Foreman was ballistic. By this time I was annoyed too w/ price of gas and all. they will make a donation to club of course, but to lose this huge swarm was heartbreaking. At least 10lbs of bees, Two deeps worth minimally. Before I left, there was a public announcent about a mandatory meeting after lunch, to be attended by all employees. Anyways ,just venting............