David Eyre wrote:
> As an aside to Tony's remarks I have a concern. With the massive flows we've
> had all summer our wintering hives don't appear as large as usual.
>         We are putting our hives to bed and noticed the clusters are smaller
> than normal. I think the massive flows have plugged the hives more than
> normal and prevented the usual amout of brood production.
> So I wonder if they will winter well? Lots of stores though.
>         Anyone else with smaller clusters?
 
Hi David,
        The massive flows have not reduced the size of our clusters here in NY.
You may have a problem with HTM or nosema. Some samples to the lab may
prove profitable although it too late for treatment now.