32s SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTING BEES. 



A specially made rack, similar to a hay-rack, is often used, 

 in large apiaries. Hives with movable-frames should be ar- 

 ranged in such a position that the frames run from side to 

 side, and not from front to rear, in the wagon. 



603. Upon arrival at the apiary, if the weather is warm, 

 you should at once set the hives in proper position, and re- 

 lease the bees. It is good policy to place a shade board 

 (573) in front' of the entrances for a day or two. The 

 object of this is to cause the old bees to notice that something 

 is changed in their location, and to turn around and mark 

 the place, instead of starting out as usual in a bee-line with- 

 out looking behind. 



604. New swarms may be brought home in any box which 

 has ample ventilation. A tea-chest, with wire-cloth on the 

 top, sides, and bottom-board, will be found very convenient. 



The bees may be shut up in the box as soon as thej- are 

 hived. New swarms require even more air than old colonies, 

 being full of honey and closely clustered together. They 

 should be set in a cool place, and, if the weather is very 

 sultiy, should not be removed until night. Many swarms 

 are suffocated by the neglect of these precautions. The bees 

 may be easily shaken out from this temporary hive. 



