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colonies which have plenty of store room will 

 prowl round in search of sweets, visiting grocers 

 and confectioners' shops in great numbers. All 

 that is necessary in such cases is to give the hive 

 a feeding-bottle and stop the entrance to the 

 place they have been accustomed to visit for a day 

 or two. This will generally put an end to their 

 thieving propensities. 



