GETTING STARTED WITH BEES 91 



somewhat when releasing them or take some 

 other means of causing them to notice their 

 new location. 



If they ai"e to be moved but a few rods or 

 across a small lot, the best way is to move them 

 two or three feet each day. Even this short 

 distance will cause them great confusion at 

 first, although they will quickly adjust them- 

 selves to it. 



If there be brood and honey in the hive and 

 the weather be hot, there is great danger of 

 melting the combs and smothering the bees 

 when confined. Even if the hives are to be 

 hauled but a few miles and be on the way only 

 an hour or two plenty of ventilation should be 

 given. It is very difficult to move bees heavy 

 with brood and honey in hot weather, for the 

 amount of heat generated is surprising. An 

 empty super on top of the hive to give the bees 

 a place to cluster, and this covered with screen 

 to provide ventilation is as little as can be done 



