On Mon, 12 Jan 1998 14:45:01 -0800 "Gary C. Lewis" <[log in to unmask]>
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>So where did my bees go?
 
Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. If I
am not mistaken, perhaps it was tracheal mites ? I think
that forces them all out seeking adequate air ??
 
I am sure that you will hear more from others. Would
appreciate comment on the above reaction to T-mites.
 
Al,
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>   I would guess that they swarmed or were taken by a UFO. Swarming
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>seems more likely. Why would they swarm with room to expand within the
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>hive? I have never had a swarm even when I was a bit behind in getting
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>new body on a over flowing hive.
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>   I usally go with a two body hive and add a third or fourth as
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>for my honey when the hives are up to a good population, 60,00 - 80,00
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>or so.
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>  If anyone could answer why the bees would swarm under the above
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>conditions I would like to hear what I might have done wrong.
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>Thank you for your time.
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>Gary C. Lewis
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>Duke Center, Pa, U.S.of A.
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