After waiting for the smoke to calm them a bit, remove the outer cover and carefully set it on the ground upside-down. Now you can direct some smoke into the hole in the inner cover, if you have one. Again, wait a minute or two for the bees to get the message.
How to Inspect a Honey Bee Hive
By Lauren Ware, About.com Guide
How to Inspect a Beehive - Remove Outer Cover
Smoking the inner cover.
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