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position reverse the movements. Other and 

 quicker methods will occur to the novice, but there 

 is no other way in which the comb is absolutely 

 safe. In the manner described it is impossible 

 for the comb to fall out of the frame, and this 

 is a very real danger, especially in summer when 

 the wax is soft and the combs heavy with honey. 

 The result of a heavy comb leaving the frame and 

 falling into the hive is not readily imagined, but 

 it is always a severe lesson. 



When replacing the frame in the hive be careful 

 that it does not drop hard on to the runners, 

 and place it against the near side of the hive, 

 after which examine the other frames in strict 

 rotation. Two thorough examinations annually 

 are quite sufficient for ordinary purposes, one in 

 spring and the other in autumn. Careful notes 

 should be made at these times of the state of the 

 colony as regards strength, the age of the queen, 

 and the condition of the combs. Especially should 

 close scrutiny be made for signs of disease. 



A hive should not be kept open longer than is 

 necessary, and in case the bees get restive they 

 should be subdued with a little smoke. Novices 

 should note that it is not always necessary to 

 hunt the queen up, providing that her presence 

 is assured, and of this worker brood and eggs are 

 a sufficiently sure sign. In replacing the quilts, 

 first smoke the bees from the top bars, and then 

 lay the wrappings on one by one. If a carbolic 

 clotb be used instead of a smoker, it should be 



