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Dave Cushman <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:34:50 -0000
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Hi Donald & all

> I do not use screen floats but rather put a screened or galvanised iron
> cage around the entrance to keep the bees from drowning in the syrup.
>I have posted a picture of the feeders at:
>
>         http://www3.telus.net/public/darn/feeders.jpg

A good, practical approach to reducing drowning and at the same time
increasing the 'shoreline' available to the bees for taking the feed, but
can you explain the reasons behind the positioning of the feeder station?


Best Regards & 73s, Dave Cushman... G8MZY
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