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... attacked by moth , it becomes absolutely necessary to remove all the parts infested . We have seen some hives , which were so attacked , entirely freed from this insect by 66 On Rational Bee - Keeping .
... attacked by moth , it becomes absolutely necessary to remove all the parts infested . We have seen some hives , which were so attacked , entirely freed from this insect by 66 On Rational Bee - Keeping .
Page 67
... attacked , so that the colony is observed to diminish visibly , it is probable that the queen is dead . In this case , the only course will be to unite the bees to those of another hive , taking care to sprinkle them with honey or syrup ...
... attacked , so that the colony is observed to diminish visibly , it is probable that the queen is dead . In this case , the only course will be to unite the bees to those of another hive , taking care to sprinkle them with honey or syrup ...
Page 70
... attacked with dysentery , both in winter and spring . It has been maintained that the cause of this complaint is the scarcity of pollen . This , however , is a mistake , seeing that many hives which contain plenty of pollen are thus ...
... attacked with dysentery , both in winter and spring . It has been maintained that the cause of this complaint is the scarcity of pollen . This , however , is a mistake , seeing that many hives which contain plenty of pollen are thus ...
Page 80
... the hive . If the former precaution be omitted , the bees , who are occupied exclusively with work inside the hive , might be attacked without having any means of resistance . As soon , however , as the 80 On Rational Bee - Keeping .
... the hive . If the former precaution be omitted , the bees , who are occupied exclusively with work inside the hive , might be attacked without having any means of resistance . As soon , however , as the 80 On Rational Bee - Keeping .
Page 81
... attacked by cold ; then rap on it sharply with the hand , and the bees will all return to the apiary . If , however , they cannot be induced to leave by these means , the super should be replaced on the stock hive , for it is probable ...
... attacked by cold ; then rap on it sharply with the hand , and the bees will all return to the apiary . If , however , they cannot be induced to leave by these means , the super should be replaced on the stock hive , for it is probable ...
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