>>> Carbon dioxide anesthesia did not impair the memory of treated bees, but it
did induce a permanent change in their behaviour. Their pollen-collecting tendencies
were either eliminated or suffered very marked reduction. Experiments with
foraging bees of known age indicated that the carbon dioxide treatments had no
direct effect on longevity.
So, has anyone ever thought about the effects of using CO2 on queens during the artificial / instrumental insemination process. Does this affect the queens any in their production later in their life span?
Mike in LA
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