Hi all

> One interesting question I would have for those who have "regressed"
> their bees to a smaller size has to do with "bee space".  If 10%
> smaller bees result from regression, do these bees still respect
> the same bee space designed for 10% larger bees?

I like to think that it is todays bees that are 10% larger rather than the
reverse. But 4.9 bees do respect the bee space. But nine frames I don't
believe will work. 11 frame equipment could work also in langstroth equip.
but 10 works fine.

> b)  If they do respect the same bee space as larger bees, what
>     does this imply?

Not much. This size bee was desined for the equipment. Right?  The current
sized bee will fit 9 or 10 frames. 4.9 bees will work 10 or 11 frames.  I
don't see where spacing has much to do with cell size and mite supression.
Spacing has more to do with thermoregulation for over wintering.

Clay