The Honey Bee 1425 



Skunks 

 In some sections these animals are quite numerous and when 

 this occurs in the vicinity of an apiary, they usually pay visits 

 to it. Their method of procedure is to disturb the bees by pawing 

 or scratching on the hive and alighting board, which brings- the 

 bees out to investigate, when they are promptly devoured by 

 Mr. Skunk. A remedy is to place poison into an egg and leave 

 in the apiary at night ; or they may be trapped or shot. 



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