<<In the early 80s, we found that bees kept by beekeepers throughout the
Puget Sound area of Washington differed widely in size among colonies.  How
much of that size variation was because of the comb used, natural
variation, altitude or climate, etc. is unknown.  But, we did see marked
differences AND at that time, the bees should have all been European in
origin - no AHB.
Jerry J. Bromenshenk>>

    Do you get AHB that far north? What's the climate like? From a safe
distance (like several thousand miles) I'd imagined it would be too cold.

Regards,

Robert Brenchley

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