42 BEE-KEEPING FOR PROFIT 
very adaptable plant and will thrive almost 
anywhere with a little care. 
Disinfectants.—Disinfectants play a large 
part in the work of the bee-keeper, to secure 
the cleanliness which is such an_ essential 
factor to success, for the prevention of disease, 
and the confounding of the many enemies of 
the bees. 
Carbolic Acid is the disinfectant most gener- 
ally used, probably because it is available for 
other purposes. It should not be used, how- 
ever, when supers are being removed or on 
any combs containing honey that is to be taken 
for use. When cleaning the inside of a hive 
only one part of carbolic acid should be used 
to ten or even twenty parts of hot water, and 
care must be taken that the hive is thoroughly 
dry before combs are placed in it, or the bees 
admitted. 
Naphthaline and Camphor are each used for 
disinfecting purposes, but more especially as 
antidotes against the wax-moth and other insects 
that play havoc in the hive. Two fairly large 
pieces can be placed in one hive, either in the 
cavities at the ends of the frames or over the 
quilt. 
Veils. — Some bee-keepers scoff at the 
necessity for a veil for protection when handling 
