In the 1970s, Seeley and Morse, in order to carry out their investigations into the phenomenon of swarming (which after 20 years of further study led Seeleya to write The Democracy of Bees, one of the most important books of bee sociobiology), first had to understand what the "optimal homes" were that the scout bees of each swarm go in search of.Out of that experience came this booklet, published thenby the Local Beekeepers Association of Cornell (USA), in whose pagesthe ideal characteristics of the baited Beehive (or swarm catcher)are summarized and the best times and strategies for arranging and exploiting it most effectively identified.Translated now for the Italian reader, the valuable booklet has been enrichedwith an update article. In a few pages, a great teacher expounds on everything and only the essentials, starting with the bee and considering the various difficulties and needs of the present moment.

To make your own beeswax candle you will need: - a silicone mold- a wick of appropriate thickness- a rubber band- a toothpick- silicone (Spray) - optional 1) Preparing the mold:We recommend spraying the mold inside with silicone spray which will make it easier to remove the candle at the end of the process. Insert the wick in the center from the bottom and pop it out from the top. Secure the mold with rubber bands to keep it tightly closed. Tie a wick to the toothpick and rest the latter on the top edge. 2) Fill the mold ocn the wax: Melt the wax in a preferably enameled pot, pour it into the mold when it has reached a temperature of 50°C. Pour it slowly into the mold. The time for the wax to solidify depends on the size of the mold and the amount of wax used. 3) Take the candle out of the mold:When the wax is cold, remove the rubber bands, open the mold and take out the candle. Remove the toothpick and cut the wick at the base of the candle, while on the top leave the wick 1 cm long. Spray the candle with silicone spray to give it shine.