SEVEN GOLDEN RULES TO AVOID BEING STUNG 



1. Keep only docile bees that are easy to handle. 



2. Avoid cold, wet, thuhdery and windy days, especially for 

 manipulations. 



, 3. Be sure that there is ample fopd readily accessible for the 

 bees to gorge upon before opening up a stock. 



4. Avoid being over-hot and bearing unpleasant aromas about 

 the body. 



5. Adopt the minimum personal protection necessary to ensure 

 freedom from worry, without hampering operations. 



6. Handle the combs of bees with firm gentle movements, 

 avoiding erratic or sudden gestures. 



7. Tackle the bees with understanding and confidence. Do 

 not keep the hive open longer than is absolutely necessary. Decide 

 beforehand what is to be done, then do not delay further, but get 

 on with the good work. 



A THOUGHT FOR THE APIARY 



A successful bee-keeper is one who enjoys being with his bees. 



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