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Re: Clarification of open mating
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"J. Waggle" <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 16 May 2007 17:05:34 -0400
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>J. Waggle wrote:
>> Research has shown...The average distance that queen matings
>> take place was found to be 1.25 miles from the hive.


>Which race of bee was used for the research?


Not sure,
I remember reading this particular refrence in an article written by Bee-L 
member M. Sanford. 

And also found here:
http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/1140

I don't see a reference to the race of bee used.

Best Wishes,
Joe

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