Would like some help/suggestions.  I would like to
conduct an evaluation of an area to see if there are
any bee populations residing within that area.  I know
the common thought is that even with the heavy
decimation of feral swarms there are still a few to be
found in any area.  I would like to determine if this
is, in fact, the case.  I am thinking of trying to
establish a queen mating yard where I can control for
sure the linage of the virgin queens and also, to the
best extent possible, the linage of all the drones in
the area.  To do this, the area of about 15 to 20
miles in diameter should be devoid of all bee
populations.  At least, this is my understanding.

I'd like some feedback from the list as to how I might
go about sampling the area and what to use.

Mike
Located 1/2 way between Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama



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