DRIVING 99 



diately before inserting the irons into the 

 skeps, turn one of them upside down in such 

 a manner as to make a fold in the centre of 

 the calico. This will effectually prevent the 

 escape of any bees in passing from the lower 

 to the upper skep. 

 In cold weather, when driving never neglect the 

 use of warm syrup, and give the bees ample 

 time to lick it all up. By this means the 

 temperature of the hive is raised considerably 

 higher, and the bees become in first-rate con- 

 dition for driving. 



