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In a message dated 5/21/04 11:47:59 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
<< The drones weren't excessive in number, just
noticeable. >>
How do you evaluate what is "excessive"?
Bees installed April 16th, today is May 21st, just 35 days between dates.
Over
half of the bees you had on April 16th are already DEAD (worker bee life span
is
only 42 days). Now your colony has precious few bees until new brood emerges.
Thank God the drones are dead - this new young understaffed colony doesn't
need
any nectar consuming "loafers" around, notably when the colony has no virgin
queens that need mating
Learn, learn, learn!
George Imirie
Certified Master Beekeeper
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