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Re: STERILE DRONES
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John Macdougall <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:15:22 +0000
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Chris says "He's surprised to find that about 40% of the drones are sterile!  Is this normal/usual, or is it a local problem?"



Were the drones all the same age? What age? The books say they take 11-12 days after emerging to mature.



John

Hertfordshire UK



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