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Re: Oxalic in cold weather
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Robert Brenchley <[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, 13 Nov 2006 13:51:55 EST
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In a message dated 13/11/2006 16:04:21 GMT Standard Time,  [log in to unmask] 
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<<How (and when) do you verify your colonies are broodless?   (I assume 
you don't break the frames apart in freezing wheather.)  >>



I checked my colonies regularly last winter, and  found that they were almost 
broodless (less than 12 capped cells) around New  Year. Since they were never 
completely broodless, that's the best I'm likely to  get.
 
    Regards,
 
    Robert Brenchley

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