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Age of bees. It is supposed that when they are not tasked
by work they will live much longer than at other
times, that few die in winter, of old age, but of exposure to
cold and [crossed out: weather] of disease. If this is so the importance of hives
well protected against cold, will be very great, if many more bees
will survive the winter. The many deaths occur in winter then
are not natural, but the result of exposure and disease. 

and the same diligence would have to be given to exterminate bees as has been given
to exterminate wolves and tigers. It has been observed that if the entrance to a
hive is shut the bees returning from the fields will not make an attack but seem
to be bewildered. Hives may thus be closed when thousands of bees are on the
wing and moved with entire impunity. If hives are moved a little distance
from their usual position, the bees are confused and are much less
disposed to resent any liberty taken with them. This ought [added: usually] [crossed out: always] to be
done when any serious operation is to be performed upon them. The attentive
reader will see how necessary a correct knowledge of their habits is to their easy
and successful management. If he does not feel inclined enough to obtain such
knowledge, I would advise him to have nothing to do with their management or else
to go back to the old plan of taking up the bees by sulphur. 

Curious! It is said that bees, wasps, etc. , will not sting so long as you hold your breath,
that they seem to be unable to penetrate with their stings!!! To me very doubtful. 