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(G) is now taken off and a few frames (E) removed from the 
center of the hive. If unspaced frames are used, those remain¬ 
ing in the hive should be pushed tightly to either side of the 
hive, thus making a barrier beyond which the bees cannot 
crawl as they move to the top of the hive after shaking. This 
largely prevents them from getting on the outside of the 
hive. If self-spacing frames are used, a couple of thin boards 
laid on the top-bars on either side will accomplish the same 
result. The runway (D) is put in place in front of the en¬ 
trance. The old hive is now opened for the first time. The 
frames are removed one at a time, lowered part way into the 
Fig. 168. — Apparatus for the shaking treatment: A, hive containing 
diseased colony (formerly in position of B) ; B, clean hive; C, empty 
hive to receive combs after shaking; D, hive cover used as runway; 
E, frames removed from B to give room for shaking; F, queen and 
drone trap; G, cover for clean hive, B. 
new hive and, with a quick downward shake, the bees are 
dislodged. The frames are then put into the extra hive-body 
(C) and immediately covered to prevent robbing. After 
all the frames arc shaken the bees remaining on the sides of 
the old hive (A) are shaken out. 
If honey is coming in freely, so that thin honey is shaken 
out of the combs, cover the runway ( D ) with newspapers 
and shake the bees in front of the new hive (B), leaving all 
frames in place and the cover on. After the operation the 
soiled newspapers should be destroyed. In shaking in front 
of the entrance the first one or two frames should be so shaken 
that the bees are thrown against the entrance, where they can 
