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to a place remote from other bees, and a sufficient 

 distance from the original stand to prevent their re- 

 turn, they are left at peace, to pursue their labors. 

 But if they cannot be placed at least half a mile 

 from the stronger stocks, it will not pay the trouble 

 of removal ; it is then best to break them up, and 

 add the remnants to the next weakest hive. This 

 is the quickest and most effectual method to avoid 

 trouble, and will in most cases save additional loss ; 

 as, when robbers get a taste, they are not content to 

 stop their depredations hence, it is good policy to 

 keep them honest, by giving no opportunity to be dis- 

 honest. 



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