In my experience, foragers will eagerly pick up and carry back fresh or
thawed pollen left out, some types more than others if placed side by side.
I've never observed them foraging on beebread stored in combs.
I've often seen them remove and discard old beebread from combs.
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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