Bill,

> The trigger for this post was I decided to try some 4.9 foundation, and
> after making up one deep, wondered why I was embarking on the same path
> that caused the lack of vitality in my bees. With 4.9, I would have to
> raise my own queens, since store bought would not fit.

I have never tried dealing with 4.9 bees.  I would be interested to hear
from those out there who may have tried it.  Some are very strong about
smaller bees.

However, from what I understand from the authority (Dee Lusby) standard
queens can lay in 4.9 combs.  No problem there.

Tom Elliott
Chugiak, AK

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