Opening and Inspecting the Hive
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Remove top cover

Lift up the windward side of the top cover and apply a few puffs of smoke under the edge.  Then lift the cover off carefully and set it down.  You may find it useful to set the cover top-down, flat on the ground, so you can stack other hive parts on it, such as supers or brood boxes.  Ideally, you should have a wheelbarrow in which you can place the hive boxes.

Feeding and Watering
Opening and Feeding the Hive
Opening and Inspecting the Hive
Preparing to Visit the Apiary

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