Randolph, Vt., March 11, 1881.
=Look out for the Robbers.=—We have had a very hard winter on bees in
this section of the country. Bees that were not properly packed for
winter are nearly all dead, while those that were properly packed are
nearly all in good condition. We are having good weather now and the
bees are flying nicely. Those having weak colonies and hives of combs
without bees will have to look out for robbers and keep their small
colonies crowded upon as few combs as they can, keeping the entrance
contracted, so that only 1 or 2 bees can enter at one time. Hives in
which the bees have died should be closed tightly. The Weekly BEE
JOURNAL is a welcome visitor. I could not think of doing without it.