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The carbolic spray, as first used and advised by 

 Mr. Howard, is produced by a special atomiser (Fig. 7) 

 which throws a very fine spray of dilute carbolic acid. 

 By a special arrangement it is continuous in action, 

 and the spray subdues the bees instantly. The solu- 

 tion is prepared by mixing one part of Calvert's No. 5 

 carbolic acid with twenty parts of water. 



Carbolic cloth. The use of carbolic acid as an 

 intimidant was introduced by the late Eev. G. Eaynor, 



Fig. 7. 



who, for a number of years, used in his apiary only 

 carbolic acid and the carbolic solution during manipula- 

 tions. He was one of the gentlest of bee-masters, and 

 in this respect his example might be more generally 

 copied. His invariable practice, when opening a 

 hive, was to dip a feather into the acid and smear the 

 tops of the frames as he removed the quilts. The 

 bees at once retreated and manipulations were pro- 

 ceeded with. 



