. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 304 AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. fsryfKTfKyiKyiKyfK yjv: y^ 7^y^yis:if(Ky^y^ v^ vj«c >t?^>?s:-^->^7jiCT?ir7|«:-^->?K-"^Tj. NON-SUVARMING—MIGRATOR Y BEE -KEEPING. BY JOHN m'AKTHUR. In perusing the columns of our several bee-papers, as they come to hand, it occurs to me the question of non-swarming has taken possession of the minds of many bee-keepers in the northern part of this continent. Many are the devices and plans recommended. No doubt some of the plans will be of great service to many. The devices—what I have seen of them—referring to
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 304 AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. fsryfKTfKyiKyiKyfK yjv: y^ 7^y^yis:if(Ky^y^ v^ vj«c >t?^>?s:-^->^7jiCT?ir7|«:-^->?K-"^Tj. NON-SUVARMING—MIGRATOR Y BEE -KEEPING. BY JOHN m'AKTHUR. In perusing the columns of our several bee-papers, as they come to hand, it occurs to me the question of non-swarming has taken possession of the minds of many bee-keepers in the northern part of this continent. Many are the devices and plans recommended. No doubt some of the plans will be of great service to many. The devices—what I have seen of them—referring to the Langdon device—is good for smothering bees, and preventing large surplus yields ; possibly it may be im- proved, and be a success. Considering the depressed condition of our honey markets, and condition of the industry in general, I think the present a very inopportune time to invest in nos'' trums and useless appendages which may be seen rotting and wasting in every bee- yard you visit. The rule with the writer has always been to run the bees with as few traps as possible. The simpler the method with the least handling of bees at any season of the year, will bring the best results. From the valuable articles that are appearing from time to time, I think it possible that something may be gleaned that will solve the problem of non-swarming. It is something like the introducing of queens—no definite rule can be laid down, governing the question. As far as my experience goes, swarming gives me no trouble, and has hot in the last 15 years, being quite within the mark when I say that 15 swarms would be the limit in that number of years. Many are the bee- keepers who ask the question, " How on earth do you prevent them ?" No doubt many reading the above statement will ask the same question, and look for an answer, which will be given in few words. If it will be of any service to my fellow bee-keepers, the observations and ex- periences of the writer will be
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