>
>   Does anyone else think it wise to cannibalize the contents of the hive
> for use in my other hives?  In particular, I'm wondering if providing the
> extra frames of pollen, combined with syrup might stimulate some vigorous
> early brood rearing
>Todd.

Todd...use a pollen substitute to stimulate the hives, starting in
mid-March. Use the combs from the dead hives to start the nucs in May.

Mike

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