In a message dated 13/07/2009 18:12:46 GMT Standard Time,  
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<<It sure affects the bees in my area!  We no longer see  the winter brood
rearing break that was the norm twenty or thirty years  ago.  This has a
major effect upon varroa  management.>>



Could that be anything to do with the strain of  bee? I've noticed in the 
UK that some strains will have a clear break, while  others will only stop 
laying altogether in the coldest weather.  

Regards,

Robert Brenchley

Birmingham  UK


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