MANAGEMENT OF BEES. 
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comb are seen round the Hive as is the case with 
healthy and prosperous colonies. They diminish in 
numbers, and loose all their industrious habits. If they 
stand near another swarm, they sometimes leave their 
own habitation and join their neighbors ; and at other 
times they remain in, and about the Hive, till they 
dwindle away and all die, and leave the honey and 
comb for the robber, and the depredations of the moth. 
In November 1844, one of my best swarms lost their 
Queen, and I was not able to supply them with a liv- 
ing one. I suffered them to retnaiu in the Apiary, and 
watched all their movements. They diminished in 
numbers rapidly, and soon numbered not more than 
100. No Bees left the Hive, and the living Bees at 
last gathered in a cluster, where they remained for 4 
days; and finally died in this condition, leaving GO 
(rounds of good honey in the Hive. The death of 
this numerous family was caused by the destruction 
of only one of their number, the Queen. 
RULE NINTH. 
To Prevent the Depredations of the Moth, 
Many Apiarians have spent much time in contriving 
Hives, and placing their Bocs in different situations, 
to prevent their destruction by their groat enemy the 
moth. Much credit should be given to Mr. Weeks 
for his improvements, which have been very beneficial 
to those that have used them with care. 
In case you are using the old box Hive, It is very 
necessary that you use much care iu managing them, 
to prevent the intruder’s progress. Examine your 
Hives, and fill all the cracks with a mixture of Lime, 
Gypsum, and Salt. This should be done in April. — 
Turn the Hive on the upper end, examine the comb, 
and if the cells have become black and contracted by 
constant hatching (as every brood leaves a web in the 
cell) you should remove them without disturbing the 
Bees, and they will soon repair the breach with new 
comb; and the youug Bees will come forth a good size, 
whioh is very important. This operation should be 
