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Protection From The Sun Necessary

Categories: SWARMING.
Bee Keeping: Mysteries Of Bee-keeping Explained

Another thing is very important; _swarms should be protected from the

sun for several days, in hot weather_, from nine o'clock till three or

four; and then if the heat is very oppressive, and the bees cluster

outside, sprinkle them with water and drive them in; and by wetting the

hive occasionally, it will carry off a large portion of the heat, and

make it much more comfortable.



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