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Re: Hive robbing
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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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Sun, 23 Nov 2003 16:59:19 -0000
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Hi Bob & all

> Is a queen excluder available for the 18 by 18 size overseas as I believe
> long ago Chris said the size was in use in the U.K. but not in medium
depth
> we use in the U.S..  I believe from memory.

Queen exluders are avilable in UK at 460 mm x 460 mm (18 1/8" square)

However the boxes to suit this size come in two depths and two flavours.

we have National boxes with BS frames (11) at 225 mm and 150 mm box depths.
Or we have 'Commercial' boxes that take American styled frames that are
known as 16" x 10" or 16" x 6" at 264 mm and 162 mm box depth.

The commercial boxes are 465 mm square rather than 460 mm, but they are no
problem to use.


Best Regards & 73s, Dave Cushman... G8MZY
Beekeeping & Bee Breeding Website
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http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman & http://www.dave-cushman.net

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