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Re: Wintering bee problem
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huestis' <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 31 Dec 2002 09:36:54 -0800
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Hi Bryan,

Two days ago we had about 3 - 5 inches of snow and around a number of the
hives I noticed many dead bees ( 50 - 100 ). Have others noticed this ?  and
should I be concerned ?

reply:

Sounds like a cleansing flight to me. I'd leave things alone.  Bees know
when they need to use the toilet.

Clay

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