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ence makes it easy to shake bees — even Italians — from a comb. 

 A quick, forcible, vertical jerk will always do it. We often 

 find that a mild jar, quickly followed by an energetic one, will 

 fell nearly every bee from the comb. The Davis brush (Fig. 



Fig. 1S4. 



Davis Urush. — From A. I. Root Go. 



154) is excellen'- for removing bees from the combs. It is kept 

 for sale by supply dealers. A soft brush broom (Fig. 155) is 

 excellent. It should be long and slim, and will be less harsh 

 if partially thinned. If the bees are troublesome, close the 



Fig. 155. 



Cocigshall Bee-Brush. — From A. 1. Boot Go. 



box or cart cover as soon as each comb is placed inside. The 

 Porter or other good bee-escape (Fig. 160) is a bonanza in 

 extracting. We should have several honey-boards, each with 

 an escape. One is placed under the extracting-combs of each 



