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From: Deann Corbett <[log in to unmask]>
To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology
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Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:14:51 +1300 (NZDT)
Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Why there are fewer varroa in worker cells of Apis cerana

> Is that the same study where frames of solid drone comb were placed in
positions 3 and 7?  If so, that is not normal and impedes the build-up of
expanding colonies, since normally those positions are worker comb and
pretty well full of worker brood during build-up.

Allen, could I ask where the better position would be?  I'm in the process of
getting my hives converted to drawing natural comb instead of foundation, so of
course the girls are having a dronecomb-fest at the moment.  Beautiful frames of
comb, but solid with drone cells.


Was intending to just filter these combs to the very outside (pos'ns 1 and 10)
and let them fill them with honey, but I do want them to have access to an
appropriate amount of drone comb as well = just need to know where best to
position it?

(NB - I don't intend to do drone trapping)

regards
Deanna Corbett

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