In a message dated 17/09/05 23:39:41 GMT Daylight Time,
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<<the AHB had lower Varroa
loads because they  removed  twice as many "infected" pupa. Cell size did
not matter. It was all  hygienic behavior.>>


Unless it's a case of hygeinic behaviour being  stimulated by the smaller
cells. I wouldn't rule it out, though I do feel that  ultimately this is the
crucial thing. I constantly see capped cells being opened  up and cleared out now
I'm using snaler cells; I never saw it before I downsized  the bees. It
started quite suddenly, as soon as I changed sell size.


Regards,

Robert Brenchley
Birmingham  UK

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