Script by Bernhard Clauss 1995 22 minutes (VID05) An informative introduction to managing African bees in top-bar hives. The film explains that, as in all beekeeping, what is needed most of all is patience and gentle behaviour - from the beekeeper! Another vital ingredient is plenty of cool smoke. There are excellent tips on how this should be used to the best advantage. We are shown that top-bar hives can be produced using local materials - providing care is taken to guard against local pests. Also how to collect a swarm and introduce it to your top-bar hive. This is a very good training film - it easily holds attention for its short running time, but messages are clearly put across.