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containers require immersion periods ranging from 1 minute upwards. 



2* Brushing - Flow the treating solution on liberally rather than brush it 

 on. Keep the brush dripping wet at all times. Two coats are advised 

 on dense woods. After treatment, by any method, allow the solvents to 

 completely evaporate. 



3. Spraying - Use spray guns. Be sure to apply a liberal coating to the 

 wood. Apply two coats. 



Name of product source will be furnished by the undersigned on request. 



Robert B, Parmenter 



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 LOCAL SUPPLY OF BEES FOR POLLINATION IS SHORT 



Winter Losses Heavy : Winter losses of bees have been high. This information comes 

 to us from various parts of liassachusetts and f rom other New England states as well. 

 Losses have been so heavy as t) warrant real concern among fruit growers and others 

 who must depend upon bees for pollination. 



Poor Honey Flow in Fall of 195^ t Undoubtedly, these excessive losses can be correla- 

 ted with the poor fall honey flow in many parts of New England last year. The cooler 

 than normal summer and fall, hurricane damage to honey plants, excessive rainfall and 

 long periods of low sunshine were contributing factors to this situation. Colonies 

 went into the winter with an inadequate food supply. 



Early Attention Needed to Assure Adequate Supply of Bees for Pollinatlon t It is very 

 likely that bees for hire will be scarce this spring. Fruit growers and others v;ho 

 need bees for pollination are urged to arrange early for their supply of these very 

 necessary insect helpers. 



What To Do ; Here, are some suggestions which may help to solve your problem. 



(1) Contact immediately the beekeeper vrho has supplied you with colcnies in 



the past. Find out ■v*ether he anticipates any trouble supplying your needs, 



(2) If your usual source of supply appears inadequate, ask your county agent 

 for the names of other beekeepers. He is also in a position to bring your 

 needs to the attention of county or other local beekeepers' associations. 



(3) Dealers in beekeeping supplies are often a valuable contact through \tiich 

 you may obtain additicaial names of beekeepers and some idea of the extent 

 of their apiaries. A list of such dealers has been supplied to each county 

 extensicn office. 



ih) As an emergency measure, make use of package bees. Package bees are not 

 as efficient as overwintered colonies. They may fail completely unless 

 certain steps are taken to give them every possible chance to perform the 

 job for which you have obtained them. For best results package bees should 

 be installed in hives, fed, and encouraged to develop as far ahead of bloom 

 as possible. 



