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We can readily see that a little chill in the first place 
would destroy the vitality of the tender larva ; this in 
the absence of life would commence decomposition ; 
other larvas, or even nymphs, might be susceptible of 
absorbing the floating particles of disease thrown off 
from the same until the atmosphere of the whole hive 
become impregnated with it ; which would subject all 
the brood susceptible to its influence to the same fate. 
Should this corrupted mass remain in the hive any 
length of time, the vitiated air might infect 4he combs 
and honey to that extent that they might impart dis- 
ease to others coming in contact with them. 
MOTH MILLER, (Tinea mellonella.) 
Of all the pests that infest the bee-hive none is more 
to be dreaded than the Moth Miller. No habitation for 
the bee has ever been constructed that will exclude 
them and give free egress and ingress to the bee. It 
makes its appearance in April and May and continues 
during summer and fall, August, September and Octo- 
ber being the season when most of them make their 
appearance. They are seldom seen during the day 
unless disturbed, or the day is dark and sultry. Towards 
evening they may be seen by hundreds, darling around 
the bee-hives, especially if a lighted candle or lamp is 
brought near. They are about one-half inch in length, 
of a light gray color, body quite small, wings seemingly 
joined to the body near the head, and widening as they 
extend back, giving them something of a fan shape, mak- 
ing the miller appear to stand nearly on his head while 
in a state of rest. They usually deposit their eggs near 
the entrance of the hive, unless the colony of bees is 
quite small. In this case, they get as near to them as 
