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There nature/ aggressiveness is dictated by the queen, unfortunately there isn't a straight forward answer, it is a case of trial and error. Just don't stand directly in front of the hive as you will be blocking their flight path. I don't know of any reason why he wouldn't take the swarm off site, but I am only a beginner so hopefully someone more helpful will be a long soon.
Don't use any smelly chemicals- nail varnish, perfume, or waterproof a tent. They don't like blue overalls either. All from experience when we had bees in the garden. Oh and they don't like sweaty armpits either! (that one was reported to us!)I think the rabbits should be ok as long as not too close as they are fairly low!
HiAsk the beekeeper to move the hive, the orchard is not in flower and the area needs strimming, hives are normally put in orchards for pollination to increase the yield tenfold and in most cases more.It is a simple proses to move the hive, close the entrance at night strap the hive to keep in one piece the following morning move to new location, or close entrance do the work then re-open, the beekeeper can do all of that for you.john