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well under way and is in great demand, not only from beekeepers but 

 from the extension divisions. This work differs somewhat in character 

 from that done by the inspectors in that in addition to the emphasis 

 placed on disease control an effort is made to remedy the defects of bee- 

 keeping practice as they are seen from a nation-wide view of the bee- 

 keeping industry. It is work of the same type, usually being done by 

 beekeepers better prepared for educational work than are the inspectors. 

 If we are to have any changes in these state laws, therefore, they 

 should be along the lines previously indicated and the new laws should 

 contain the following provisions: 



( 1 ) An elimination of the police powers of the persons appointed under 

 the law. 



(2) The placing of this work under the supervision of the extension 

 division of the agricultural colleges of the several states. 



(3) The placing of whatever regulatory measures are deemed neces- 

 sary with the regulatory offices of the state, entirely apart from the 

 agricultural colleges. 



(4) A retention of the interest of the entomologists who have taken 

 so active a part in the development of the present educational system as 

 state leaders in this work, in order that they may still continue to 

 supervise it. 



This policy will eliminate politics, provide adequate and necessary 

 supervision, bring about uniformity, automatically insure cooperation 

 among the several states as is not now possible, and, finally most essen- 

 tial, it will get results. 



In presenting this problem for consideration, the author is advocating 

 nothing new but is attempting merely to outline the present tendency 

 in this work in order that those interested may more efficiently ask for 

 what they want. The recommendations concerning state laws which, 

 the author has made in the past are essentially in harmony with the plan 

 here outlined and recommended. The actual methods of inspection 

 advocated are harmonious with the educational aspect of the work 

 however useless certain provisions of suggested laws may have been. 

 The changes that have occurred in the apiary inspection work are those 

 which must arise from the very nature of the problem that has con- 

 fronted us and the movement herein outlined is an inevitable one. A 

 clear recognition of this fact will prevent attempts to retard the work 

 by the introduction of methods and ideas antagonistic to the evolu- 

 tionary trend and antagonistic to the best interests of the beekeeping 

 industry. 



