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which can be varied according to the volume of smoke 

 desired) and tightly wrapped with twine ; by setting 

 one end of this on fire, it continues to burn slowly 

 without flame, the smoke of which, if blown on the 

 bees, is effective in subduing and driving them 

 wherever wanted. 



Cold water sprinkled on them is also an efficient 

 agent to effect the same purpose. And another way 

 is to suddenly close up the entrance and rap on the 

 hive for a space of five minutes, on opening it they 

 are generally found to be subdued, this excites their 

 fears and causes them to fill their sacs with honey, 

 when they will have no disposition to seek revenge. 



Sweetened water or diluted honey is recommended 

 to be given by sprinkling it over the bees and comb, 

 and is intended as a peace offering to keep them quiet 

 while their works are being overhauled. This plan 

 succeeds well where there is no danger of robber 

 bees. But it requires more time than can well be 

 afforded, if time is valuable ; hence I much prefer 

 any of the plans previously named. 



MEANS OF PROTECTION. 



Protection is sometimes necessary to guard against 

 being stung, while tending the bees or working in the 

 immediate vicinity of those that have been disturbed. 

 A protection for the face and neck should be made 

 of material such as is used for ladies' veils, of a size 

 to go over a hat, the brim keeping it expanded, and 



