In a message dated 13/11/2006 16:04:21 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<<How (and when) do you verify your colonies are broodless? (I assume
you don't break the frames apart in freezing wheather.) >>
I checked my colonies regularly last winter, and found that they were almost
broodless (less than 12 capped cells) around New Year. Since they were never
completely broodless, that's the best I'm likely to get.
Regards,
Robert Brenchley
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