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On 26 May 97 at 18:47, Bill Truesdell wrote:
> Interesting, because I tried smaller cells this past winter and got 100%
> survival. But a friend who also tried the smaller cells did about
> normal. We did it because of the guess that the brood cycle would be
> shorter and hence less varroa. Seems we were right, but I did so many
Would some one please comment on this!! It really doesn't make
sense! How can a smaller cell change the genetics of the bees?
Earlier capping or shorter gestation is surely a matter of genetics,
not cell size? That like suggesting a 4ft female will have a
shorter gestation than say a 6 footer!!!
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