. The bee-keeper's guide : or, Manual of the apiary. Bees. 330 THE BEK-li:BKPER'S GUIDE J ence makes it-easy to shake bees—even Italians—from a comb. A quick, forcible, vertical jerk will always do it. We often find that a mild jar, quickly followed by an energetic one, will' fell nearly every bee from the comb. The Davis brush (Fig. Fig. Davis Brush.—From A. I. Boot Co. 154) is excellen* for removing bees from the combs. It is kept for sale by supply dealers. A soft brush broom (Fig. ISS) is excellent. It should be long and slim, and will be less harsh if partially thinned. If the bees
. The bee-keeper's guide : or, Manual of the apiary. Bees. 330 THE BEK-li:BKPER'S GUIDE J ence makes it-easy to shake bees—even Italians—from a comb. A quick, forcible, vertical jerk will always do it. We often find that a mild jar, quickly followed by an energetic one, will' fell nearly every bee from the comb. The Davis brush (Fig. Fig. Davis Brush.—From A. I. Boot Co. 154) is excellen* for removing bees from the combs. It is kept for sale by supply dealers. A soft brush broom (Fig. ISS) is excellent. It should be long and slim, and will be less harsh if partially thinned. If the bees are troublesome, close the Fig. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Cook, Albert John, 1842-1916. Chicago : York
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