1. For successful bee-keeping and peace of mind and body, only- 

 good tempered bees should be kept. 



2. Personal protection is best afforded with sensible clothing, a 

 black veil and the hands bare. 



3. Conditions unfavourable to manipulating a stock: 



(a) When there is excessive wind or rain. 



(b) When thundery conditions are present. 



(c) When the temperature is 60' F. or less on a falling thermometer 



(d) When robbing is prevalent. 



4. Be sure there is ample food in the brood chamber when it is 

 opened up. 



5. When handling bees avoid nervous erratic movements. 



6. Never open up a stock of bees without a pre-considered plan of 

 action. 



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