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9. Swarming and controlling swarming, p. 440; Farm Projects, 508-
509; Bulletin, 1198. Local inquiry.—(a) Find different practices
for hiving swarms. (b) Get several owners to describe their best
method of swarm control.
10. Controlling diseases and enemies. Farm Projects, 509-511; Bulle-
tins, 975, 1084. Local inquiry— (a) Make a list of the diseases
and enemies reported by owners. (b) Get them to explain how
diseases are introduced. (c¢) Find the best methods of control
practiced in your region. (d) Ask owners regarding the duties
and benefits of bee inspectors.
11. Extracting and preparing honey for market, p. 441; Farm Projects,
511-512; Bulletin, 1039. Local inquiry.— (a) Visit places where
extractors are used and learn different methods. (5) Compare
the containers used for extracted honey, and get opinions regard-
ing these. (¢) Get honey producers and honest dealers to com
pare chunk honey and section comb honey for market.
12. Selling products, p. 441; Farm Projects, 512-513; Bulletins, 653, 1039.
Local inquiry.—(a) Ask beekeepers to compare coiperative sell-
ing with individual selling of bee products. (b) Ask them
regarding the value of special labels and brands. (c) Get their
opinions regarding the best forms of honey to sell. (d) Obtain
market prices for each type of honey and of wax. (e) Get owners
to discuss seasons for marketing bee products. (f) Get their
reactions regarding honey adulteration.