MANAGING BEES. 11 



ement of all offensive substances, and let the 

 water, which is occasioned by the breath and 

 vapor of the bees, run off in cold water. It 

 also aids the bees very much in preventing the 

 entrance of robbers. 



The bottom board should be suspended by 

 staples and hooks near each corner of the 

 hive, in such a manner as to afford a free en- 

 trance and et{ress to the bees on all its sides, 

 which will better enable them to keep their 

 tenement clear of the moths. 



There should be a button attached to the 

 lower edge of the rear of the hive, so as to en- 

 able the apiarian to govern the bottom board 

 in such a manner as to give all the air they 

 need, or close the hive at pleasure. 



The hive should have two sticks placed at 

 equal distances, extending from front to rear, 

 resting on the rear, with a screw driven through 

 the front into the end of the stick, which holds. 

 it fast in its place, and a ventilator near the 

 top of the lower apartment of the hive, to let 

 pff the vapor which frequently causes the 

 death of the bees in the winter by freezing. 



