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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:59:07 -0400
To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology
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From: Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Pollination by broodless honey bees
> I am having a discussion with a grower concerning whether or not
>broodless honey bees will forage for pollen.
>Jerry Hayes
I think they will gather pollen in a limited way. Newly installed
packages
can be seen gathering pollen, the day they are installed. But, don't
expect
them to be as effective pollinators as a strong colony.
Mike
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