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Re: Small cells and small beehive beatle
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Robert Brenchley <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 29 Sep 2004 13:19:23 EDT
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In a message dated 29/09/04 18:08:46 GMT Daylight Time,
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<<I have heard that bottomless hives can be healthier too. But I  keep bees
naked, that is to say in shorts and t-shirt and no veil, though I  have
started wearing safety goggles recently. I have heard that  bottomless
colonies can tend to be more agressive/defensive since the  number of guard
bees increases by magnitudes.>>

I don't know where you heard this, but I've had my colonies of SBB's (I
assume that's what you mean) for several years now, and I've noticed no
difference at all, even when I had one with a sister queen sitting next to them,  on a
solid bottom.

    Regards,

    Robert Brenchley

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