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> How long does the production of winter bees last and when do "summer" bees begin to replace them? What triggers the switch back to the shorter-lived summer bees? Thank you.
I was poo pooed about this the last time I posted it, but I believe it is because the bees are no longer feeding larva and are reabsorbing the vitamins and minerals they normally lose which causes them to live longer.
Billy Bee
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