SUPER-CL EA R ERS. I O if 



or parallel with, the entrance, and the frames of 

 successive bodies or supers to be placed at right 

 angles to those immediately below, the clearer 

 board may be the same size as the outside 

 measurement of the hive, and may be provided 

 with a plinth (see Fig. 93) to keep it in place 

 during the period of its use and so prevent undue 

 loss of heat. In Fig. 93, the hive walls are shown 

 in full black lines, the super-clearer being hatched. 

 The method adopted by a well-known honey 

 producer for removing supers may be given with 

 advantage, as by its adoption 'smoke which does 

 not improve the flavour of honey if applied too 

 freely is unnecessary. Dip a square of un- 

 bleached calico into diluted carbolic acid (1 oz. 

 to a pint of water), wring it out as dry as possible, 

 and place the clearer on a stand by the hive. 

 Gently prise up the super as before described, 

 and, shaking out the carbolised cloth, hold it in 

 the hands whilst removing the crate of honey, 

 and by the same movement drop it over the frames 

 beneath, which will cause every bee to disappear 

 rapidly. Place the super on the clearer, quickly 

 remove the cloth, and put clearer and super on 

 the hive, to be left until clear of bees. The same 

 operation can be gone through when taking the 

 clearer off, but on no account must the carbolised 

 cloth remain near honey for any length of time, 

 or the flavour of the honey will be spoiled. - 



