On 26 Oct 97 at 15:58, Garth wrote:
 
> On Friday, David Eyre responded to my post about cell size and
> african bees.
 
> > medication. Could the AHB foundation and smaller cell size be the
> > answer?
 
On 26 Oct 97 at 15:58, Garth wrote:>
> I think that this is probably due to the fact that the bees thus
> born are going to go through a more rapid metamorphosis. I do not
> know this, but would think that a fastidious hive would clean any
 
This is an area that seems a trifle strange to me and we have
discussed this before!
        How can cell size control the emergence rate of bees? Surely this
is a genetic trait. I don't see drones inadvertently laid in worker
cells emerging faster, they take just as long as normal. Isn't this
the same thing?
        As to fastidious hives! There is ongoing tests being made for
hygienic bees both here in Ontario and the States. Whether it will
prove to be a viable alternative to Varroa treatments, only time will
tell.
 
 
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