ROBBER BEES 



to, and at night the combs can be carried into 

 the house. In the morning it is amusing to 

 see the clouds of bees hovering over the spot 

 where the combs were given them the day 

 before and wondering what on earth has 

 become of their "Klondike." 



If it were possible to do all our work among 

 the bees during a honey flow, we should have 

 no trouble from robbing, but unfortunately 

 we have to do much work at other times, 

 especially if we are rearing queens; but this 

 difficulty can be overcome by using a small 

 tent, made for the purpose of laths and mos- 

 quito netting, which can be set over the hive 

 to be worked, and, as it is large enough to 

 permit the operator to do his work, all opera- 

 tions can be carried on in safety. These 

 tents are inexpensive and exceedingly light, 

 and are a positive necessity in a well-regulated 

 apiary of even moderate size, and the excellent 

 results they accomplish, added to the peace of 

 mind of the beekeeper, more than warrant 

 the expenditure for them. 



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