> Then to what do you attribute their subpar strength?
Generally, loss of queen, poor queen, occasional hive swarmed. I worked as a bee inspector, I know disease when I see it. This year the bees look good. Mites under control, no brood anomalies. Summer flow was 25% normal but the fall flow averaged about 100# -- knotweed and goldenrod.
PLB
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