. British bee-keeper's guide book to the management of bees in movable-comb hives, and the use of modern bee-appliances. Illustrated. Bee culture. 22 PREVENTION OF SWARMING. used in forming- nuclei or strengthening weaker stocl^s. Should the outer combs be broodless and filled with hone\', additional breeding-space can be given by extracting it. Whatever plan may be adopted, the bees should never feel cramped for want of room, or. Fig. 9.—Prevention of Swarming. The " Brice " Appliance (as fixed). be distressed by lack of ventilation. Artificial swarm- ing is dealt with later on (see


. British bee-keeper's guide book to the management of bees in movable-comb hives, and the use of modern bee-appliances. Illustrated. Bee culture. 22 PREVENTION OF SWARMING. used in forming- nuclei or strengthening weaker stocl^s. Should the outer combs be broodless and filled with hone\', additional breeding-space can be given by extracting it. Whatever plan may be adopted, the bees should never feel cramped for want of room, or. Fig. 9.—Prevention of Swarming. The " Brice " Appliance (as fixed). be distressed by lack of ventilation. Artificial swarm- ing is dealt with later on (see page 93). One of the most effectual means of preventing loss of swarms is the '* Brice " appliance, shown in photos from nature (Figs. 9 and 10).. 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 Cowan, T. W. (Thomas William), 1840-1926. London, Madgwick, Houlston


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