In a message >
> "Robert Brenchley" wrote (about increased aggressiveness on SBB/OMF):
> >I don't know where you heard this, but I've had my colonies of SBB's (I
> >assume that's what you mean) for several years now, and I've noticed no
> >difference at all
>
> I agree - no difference seen in any of my colonies.
>
>
I disagree.  I noticed some time ago that my colonies on open mesh floors
seem less aggressive.  I attributed it to the bees becoming used to light
entering the hive and so not sending guards to investigate when light comes in from
above.  Similarly my top bar hive has always been totally non aggressive over
several years of unplanned changes of queen.  In this instance little light
enters the hive except on the comb being examined and those immediately adjacent.

Chris

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