On Wed, 20 Nov 1996, Bob St. John wrote:
 
> On Wed, 20 Nov 1996, James D Satterfield <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >Nope, even in my "Modified Tanzanian TBH's" I only find moderate comb
> >attachment during heavy honey flows.  Besides it's no problem.
>
> Thanks for the comments. One thought occurred to me. Most of my experience was
> with causcasian bees. Is it possible that you are keeping Italians? I am sure
> they are less likely to fill in spaces with wax and propolis. Our caucasians
> abhorred a space.
 
Bob, and others, I am keeping Italians but I am anxious to try Caucasians
next year.  I understand that they are naturally inclined to spread the
brood laterally.  As far as filling in spaces with wax and propolis...it's
just more wax for the melter if the wax isn't where I want it, and more
propolis for my friends who perceive varied and sundry benefits from
propolis used in tinctures, etc.
 
I would greatly appreciate any advice any of you can give me on
Caucasians, what I should expect from them.  You may wish to address me
directly in the event that such a thread would not be of general interest.
 
Cordially yours,
 
Jim
 
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