2o8 FITTINGS AND APPARATUS. [Ch. iv. 



smoke into the hive, so as to check the angry passions 

 of the bees. If it be desirable to stupefy the bees, 

 ignited fungus must be placed in the box and the 

 flattened end applied to the entrance of the hive ; the 

 smoke is then blown in, either with bellows or by 

 applying the mouth of the operator, taking care to close 

 all openings through which it can escape. The bees 

 fall down stupefied, generally in about ten minutes ; 

 but the effect varies according to the populousness 

 of the hive and the quantity of comb in it. The 

 projected operation must now be performed speedily, 

 as activity will soon be regained. See preceding direc- 

 tions. 



Another and quite a different means of subjugation 

 has recently been introduced in the form of carbolic acid. 

 The odour of this drug is so abominated by bees that 

 the most refractory hive will be immediately subdued by 

 sprinkling a few drops of it on the tops of the frames. 

 But a feeling of humanity should suffice to prevent the 

 frequent resort to so harsh a measure. We have in 

 other places (Chap. V. § ii. and VI. § viii.) made allusion 

 to the applications of the same fluid to the operation 

 of transferring swarms and to the repelling of robber 

 bees. 



§ XXII. BEE DRESS OR PROTECTOR. 



All operations connected with the removal or the 

 hiving of bess should be conducted with calmness 



