DISEASES AND ENEMIES OF BEES 



and when the bees find that they are unable 

 to remove the carcass, they will proceed to 

 propolize or mummify it and glue it securely 

 to the bottom board of the hive. In lifting 

 hives, with their bottom boards, I have fre- 

 quently found a live snake, or nest of mice, 

 enticed there no doubt by the warmth of the 

 hive and the possibilities of a rich repast; 

 but as these are things of but rare occurrence, 

 no serious harm is likely to occur. 



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