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worms. Nor should combs or honey be exposed, to 

 afford them food and shelter. Old hives, that have 

 been used for a length of time, but from which the 

 bees have been transferred, are frequently occupied 

 by the worm as a nursery. These should always be 

 burnt. 



All hives should be frequently and carefully exam- 

 ined, from April to November, and every worm de- 

 stroyed that can be found. 



A sharp watch should also be kept for the moths, 

 as they can be found during the day sticking on the 

 hive, or other objects near it; or, in the evening, 

 caught flying around the hives; each one found, 

 should be instantly killed. By persevering in the 

 destruction of the worms in all stages, and prevent- 

 ing their propagation, as above directed, no great 

 damage can ever result from them ; but if these ad- 

 monitions are disregarded, vexation and loss are sure 

 to ensue. 



NO MOTH-PROOF HIVE. 



There being no such thing as a moth-proof hive in 

 existence, nor any prospect of such a discovery ever 

 being made, we are compelled to be content with that 

 which makes the nearest approach to it viz: one 

 that gives the bee-keeper easy access to the worms. 

 The best yet known is the adjustable frame, or Cali- 

 fornia hive, which gives the control of each comb 

 separately, in combination with the inclined bottom, 

 whereby the bees are enabled to remove any filth 



