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Bill Harman reaches in between the first and second floor of the Bendel's home near Doe Hill to cut away the honeycomb while searching for the qeeen bee. Daniel Hotz cuts off a large portion of dripping honeycomb as angry bees swarm around and cover Bill Harman's hat. Close to fifteen quarts of pure Highland County apple honey shine in the daylight while awaiting a flaky biscuit. (Recorder photos by Geoff Cox) Bee specialist Bill Harman admires a piece of honeycomb and looks closely for the queen bee. If the queen is found the hive will swarm and follow her wherever she goes. At right, the day after losing their honeycombs, the hive gets back to work repairing the damage. Attempts to find the queen proved unsuccessful Tuesday and removal be attempted again later to hopefully better luck. If the queen cannot be found, the bees will be destroyed. (Recorder photos by Geoff Cox)