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>The differences in drone populations in the TBH's compared to
>Langstroths was quite noticeable - I'd estimate 3 times that >found in
a
>Langstroth on foundation.
What is the history of the packages?
Did you requeen?
>Some wonderings aloud:
>1) Does anyone know if any breeders have focused on lowering >drone
>percentages (and can it be done by breeding)?
In my observations drone number levels and queen viability are closely
related. Disease and drone raising increase when a queen nears the end
of her useful life. This would be a natural reaction to prepare for
swarming.
I believe we will find a link between queen viability, honey
production, and disease suppression in a hive. One result of a nonviable
queen in a hive isolated from mites, foulbrood, and such is disappearing
disease. The specific link I am investigating may not be the key.
However there is something linking queen viability and hive performance
which cannot be ignored.
Tom
Shippensburg, Pa
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