There are, many ways by which bees can be transferred from any kind 

 of box-hive into one of the movable-frame type. The beekeeper should 

 carefully read the following directions and then proceed with the method 

 that best suits his particular case. 



The Heddon Method. 



This plan is easily followed by the most inexperienced of beekeepers. 

 When employing the Heddon method the movable-frame hive is made 

 ready with frames of foundation just as one prepares a hive for a swarm. 

 The operator provides himself with a smoker, hive-tool, veil, empty box 



Drumming the Bees from the Box-Hive. 



and a hammer or, other tool with which to drum on the box-hive. When 

 ready to 'transfer, the box-hive should be removed to a place a few feet 

 from its old stand and the newly prepared hive put in its place, ready 

 to receive all the bees that return to the old stand while the transfer is 

 being made. 



When preparations have been completed and the bees subdued with 

 smoke, pull off a part of the top or cover "and turn the box-hive upside 

 down, tilting it so that the back is a few inches higher than the front. 

 This operation makes it possible to smoke the bees from beneath. N"ext 

 place an empty box on top and be sure that the end of the box comes even 

 with the back of the box-hive so that the bees have a continuous wall to 



