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Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:09:29 -0800
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George Wote the following:

> My super configuration is: starting upward from the queen excluder (I
strongly
> believe in queen excluders, and the are NOT honey excluders as some people
> say)
> there are 2 supers of DRAWN COMB, 1st Imirie Shim, 2 more supers of DRAWN
> COMB,
> 2nd Imirie Shim, the 5th super of DRAWN COMB, and topped with a Goble
style
> inner cover which provides another UPPER ENTRANCE.
>

George, what suggestions do you have for areas with low nectar flow, such as
my location in the Pacific Northwest. Generally honey production in my area
is about two medium supers. And, what is your method for getting comb drawn
out when the need arises for more drawn comb?

Best Regards
Frank Seiler
Seiler Apiaries
www.seilerbees.com

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