>The only thing I have question with is I have never found a wild bee
>hive in a pine tree.  They are always in Laruel Oak.  Swarms are in
other trees
>but never stay over a day or two.  You think that over the years we
have been
>putting them in Pine Boxes they would prefer Pine.
>       Has anyone ever used Oak for the brood boxes?
>       Michael Housel             Orlandobee


I havent seen too many pine trees suitable to house a swarm.  Where
as oak tends to interiour rott, leaving a nice place to hive a swarm.
I like pine becasue  mostly of its light weight and cost.  Oak would be
durable, but heavey and $$$.

Ian

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