Every hive must be inspected regularly, to check progress, food supply, and possible disease. The smoker, held between Noel Rothwell’s knees, is used to settle the bees; the special hat and veil keep them out of mouth, nose, and eyes; and the wide cuffs, banded with elastic, prevent bees from crawling up the inside of the sleeve.
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57Every hive must be inspected regularly, to check progress, food supply, and possible disease. The smoker, held between Noel Rothwell’s knees, is used to settle the bees; the special hat and veil keep them out of mouth, nose, and eyes; and the wide cuffs, banded with elastic, prevent bees from crawling up the inside of the sleeve. Press, 2 December 1978, Page 13
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