Apiary Etiquette - Rule 8
Never bump the hive
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As shown here, I am careful to maintain a slight gap between my body and the hive whenever I am around it.  This practice, and keeping the apiary ground free from clutter so you don't trip on things, ensures that you will not bump the hive and cause the bees to go on alert.

Apiary Etiquette

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