Insect owner using a smoker (9)

I believe the answer is:

beekeeper

(Other definitions for beekeeper that I've seen before include "Honey farmer" , "There may be a buzz about him" , "Person in charge of apiary" , "Apiarist" , "Hive tender" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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