On Wed, 7 Feb 1996, Diana Sammataro wrote:
 
> Interesting line of discussion going on current, re: colored wax.  We all
> know that old comb with more volatile odors is more attractive, but COLOR?
> Very interesting.
>
> I have another question, that I know the answer exists, but I haven't been
> able to find it in H&HB or ABC...yet.
> How many bees can cover a deep frame, both sides?  How many capped bees can
> occupy a deep frame, assuming in both the maximum number of bees/brood can
> fit on a deep.  Anyone have some references?
>
> Thanks, DIana
 
I don't know about the number of bees on a frame but I consider there to
be 25 cells per square inch.  Therefore, if the brood patch was 4 x 5
there would be 20 x 25 = 500 bees in these cells...and likely more on the
other side.  A comb holds an awful lot of bees.
 
Eric
 
 
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