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| It is time again to put an observation hive in the bug house -- the MSU insect showcase that attracts hundreds of grade school kids each year. Workers: Mr. Gary Parsons, Insect Collection Manager and George Ayers, Professor of Entomology (He writes 'The other side of beekeeping' for American Bee Journal. Photo by Zachary Huang. May 23, 2003. Time was 11:05:46 am. Viewed: 2827 times. |
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| Gary and George taking segments of the observation hive from the cardboard box. Viewed: 2018 times. |
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| This observation hive has a 'modular' design. Each frame is contained in identical boxes with two sides with glasses and two sides of wood. The top and bottom are open. Therefore after the frame was moved in, they have to be covered with two thin metal plates. Here Gary is removing the duct-tape. Viewed: 2187 times. |
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| Then you can simply slides in the first box. Viewed: 1918 times. |
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| The first frame is nearly in place. Viewed: 2109 times. |
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| Here comes the second frame, inside the second box. Viewed: 2184 times. |
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| Removing rubber bands on the third frame. Viewed: 1901 times. |
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| The third one is in place. Viewed: 2086 times. |
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| Sliding in the fifth and the last one -- if you want to have 10 frames, you simply modify hte two end vertical bars so it is longer and can accommodate 10 frames... Viewed: 2114 times. |
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| All the frames are in place, but each is still closed to their own cage. One now has to remove all the metal pieces separating them. Viewed: 2576 times. |
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