I just read this on the NC State University web site:
A Beekeeper’s most important tool is knowledge.
Yearly, roughly 40% of all colonies in the US die and must be replaced
Nearly 30% of newly-installed queens die in the first 6 months
Question: How does this compare with your experience?
PLB
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