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Re: Melted Comb
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Kelley Rosenlund <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 15 Aug 1996 08:00:31 -0400
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>My question is this.  Will the bees repair frames of comb that is fully
>drawn but  20-40% of the middle section gone, or should I start over
>again next year with foundation?
 
I have been told they will replace it but probably with drone comb. It seems
also that the drone comb will be the last cells to be filled with honey on
the next flow.
 
God Bless,
Kelley Rosenlund  [log in to unmask]
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., Phone:352-378-7510
200 hives, 1 year in beekeeping.

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