I haven't had the bee experience but I can say that cigar smoke doesn't seem to bother mosquito's, gnats and other pesky flying insects either. One would think they would avoid a cloud of smoke. It doesn't even bother my cat who likes to jump up in my lap on cool evenings.
So for those people who complain if they get even a whisp of cigar smoke... You're just looking for an excuse to bitch. I could (should) complain about that cologne your wearing. It makes me sneeze and feel sick to my stomach. How can you live with that shit on you all day?