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Subject:	Re: Austrlian Queens
From:	Mike S <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:16:39 -0800
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--- On Sat, 11/14/09, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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I am not against Australian queens or have experience with them but wonder why the US needs to get queens from half way around the world?  I'd think the US should be able to produce quality queens, too.  Is it the time of the year when Australian queens are available in quantity that makes them desirable?
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Waldemar 
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I'm speaking of what's possible here in southern Alabama and the panhandle of Florida.  Our winters are mild enough that we can start serious build-up of colony strength after the winter equinox  The bees will build up sufficient strength from the buildup to allow splits in late January / early February.  Our problem is that we don't have the queens to supply to the queenless splits.  The Aussies conveniently have queens available at that time of year.

Mike in LA



      

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