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Subject:
Cell sizes
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Roger White <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:23:53 +0300
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Bob said:
>>In the U.S. I use 5.1mm foundation which I consider the correct size. I know
of no 5.5 mm even offered for sale.<<
 That may be so - but in Europe 5,4 and 5,5 are quite normal and even 5,7.  The range of size that our bees will accept is probably 4,8-5,7.  When left to themselves they will build cells within this range, even the so called ''downsized'' bees that were born on 4,9.  Have a look at Dave Cushman's website for a good overview of the different sizes available around the world.
Best regards
Roger White
Superbee Cyprus.

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