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Re: Why would new comb reduce over-wintering success?
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 5 Jul 2013 05:25:28 -0400
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On 04/07/2013 10:58 AM, Peter Prodger wrote:
> So why would new comb reduce over wintering success?

Where are you?  That is a big factor.  If your bees do not cluster 
tightly for long periods in frigid temperatures, it may not matter.

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Why go fast if you can go slow?

Allen Dick
Swalwell, Alberta, Canada
51°33'37.58"N  113°18'54.24"W
Semi-retired - 40+ years keeping bees - 4500 hives max
Currently running 20 to 100 hives
Hives for sale year-round
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/

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