Show SOUND precautions ONS FOR NEW BEEKEEPER careless and nervous handling will cause trouble in any colony study habits by LEONARD leonand missouri college of agriculture to the beginning beekeeper his first attempt to open the hive and handle the combs and bees may be beset with some difficulties but in time this becomes th most fascinating part of beekeeping study the bees their habits nature likes and dislikes and then accustom yourself to their ways the honey bee la Is not a vicious creature and it if given anything like the consideration it deserves it win will not fight careless and nervous handling will start trouble in any bee colony A yell veil should be worn to protect the face cool smoke should be used sparingly at the entrance and under the cover as it Is bc being ing gently raised smoke may be used to induce the workers to fill 1111 their honey stomachs with honey in this condition they are less likely to sting sling pinching bees between the lingers fingers invites trouble as it Is their privilege and nature to resent such careless treatment the warm part of 0 the day when the workers are actively gathering nectar or pollen Is the best time to handle the colony for at such times limes there are fewer bees in the hive nud aud those present are arc more docile the brood chamber should not be opened when the weather is cold if it can be a elded for the queen and the brood may become chilled The these seare are a few of tho the precautions which the beginning beekeeper in particular should kee keep p in mind A careful study of the bee and its life and habits and a little effort to adjust ones actions to those of the boos bees will soon make beekeeping both an Inter Interest estloa lna and profitable pursuit every farmer should produce his own supply of honey by keeping and properly caring carina jor for a few stands of bees |