. Bees and how to keep Bees. 57 which, being heavier than air, settle down through the combs. Care should be taken not to bring a flame near, as the fumes are highly inflammable. Sulphur fumes may be used instead. Colonies affected with brood disease are very likely to become the prey of wax moth in the last stages of their Fig. 52.—Comb destroyed by wax moth Other Enemies.—Amongst other enemies of the bee may be mentioned wasps, toads and certain birds. These do no serious harm to strong colonies. Mice and rats, however, will sometimes destroy colonies in the winter if care
. Bees and how to keep Bees. 57 which, being heavier than air, settle down through the combs. Care should be taken not to bring a flame near, as the fumes are highly inflammable. Sulphur fumes may be used instead. Colonies affected with brood disease are very likely to become the prey of wax moth in the last stages of their Fig. 52.—Comb destroyed by wax moth Other Enemies.—Amongst other enemies of the bee may be mentioned wasps, toads and certain birds. These do no serious harm to strong colonies. Mice and rats, however, will sometimes destroy colonies in the winter if care is not taken to exclude them from the bee cellar or wintering case. Colonies. 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 Gooderham, C. B. Ottawa
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