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Re: bees flying in the cold
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RICHARD BARNES <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 27 Jan 1998 15:32:05 -0600
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I have had several out flying in around 40 F wether.  Some were just going
out "to use the bath room".  I had one hive that was very active and upon
inspection, they were out of food and the bees were foraging.  To say the
least, I am feeding that hive.
 
Richard Barnes
 
At 03:25 PM 1/27/98 EST, you wrote:
>My bees are out in weather so cold I woulden't expect it. 30f +- In central
>Connecticut.
>
>One hive in particular seem to be out more than the others. Could this be an
>indication of trachal mites in that hive causing them to want to run or get
>out?
>
>Rod Hewitt
>
>

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