> I am curious if there is a minimum distance from the hive from which bees will not collect forage.
My understanding is that these areas are avoided because bees defaecate as they fly away from the hive. Perhaps odd that this does not repel bees from other apiaries, or other pollinators.
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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