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Re: Varroa in tropical climates
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Roger White <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 23 Jul 2002 15:58:24 +0300
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From: "Harry Goudie" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Varroa in tropical climates


> Here in Scotland my hives are positioned on a south facing bank in order
to
> attract as much heat and sun as possible.  Are hives in Cyprus positioned
in
> a similar manner?
>

Harry, the big problem here is to find a tree to put the hives under- there
aren't many!  When I said it is often 40c. here in the summer I meant in the
shade - I had some hives melt down last month - the melting point of beeswax
is 68c.!
Best regards
Roger White
superbee Cyprus.

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