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process that will prevent the issue of swarms while securing 
that article. At the same time it makes a greater certainty 
of prevention while working for extracted honey, though 
generally in getting the latter article stored no swarming 
will occur, as there is no object in having the combs well 
finished, and unlimited room can be given.* 
Another Important Item, 
and one always neglected by those who fail to carry out the 
process, is that a large entrance be provided during the 
working season. In the Conqueror Hive, the outer entrance 
is about 18 inches by 2 inches ; and a definite regulation of 
this entrance decides at any time whether the bees shall be 
permitted to work below the stock, by partial closing ; or 
be forced by extra ventilation below, to finish their work 
farther away from such opening. 
Simmins’ Non-Swarming Chamber 
has been confused with the ancient “Eke” and “ Nadir.” 
The eke was a portion of the lower rim of a skep placed 
under another similar hive, raising it so that the original 
combs were then extended permanently to within the usual 
distance of the floor; thus securing additional breeding 
space in the enlarged combs. No open space was left, and 
the enlarged combs remained until the stock was finally 
broken up. 
Here was no attempt at prevention, just as there was none 
in the case of the “ Nadir,’ which was a distinct frameless 
chamber placed under the original stock, whose combs 
could not be extended because of an adapting board 
between the two. This “Nadir” was always given as a 
surplus chamber, wherein the bees built solid combs of 
* The Conqueror Hive was introduced in 1888 as the final 
development in successful and easy management in checking the 
swarming propensity. 
