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Re: Plastic Foundation
From:
Roy Nettlebeck <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 15 Feb 1997 08:15:55 -0800
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On Fri, 14 Feb 1997, (Thomas) (Cornick) wrote:
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> In a message dated 97-02-14 08:17:22 EST, you write:
>
> <<
>  In respect to plastic foundation....If I recall correctly, in  prior
>  discussions on
>  BEE-L about plastic foundation, I believe that someone said that bees
>  will
>  not rebuild foundation on plastic that has been scrapped "clean"!
>   >>
> Folk  bees will draw comb on a billiard ball if the honeyflow is strong
> enough.
>
 Hi All, You got me with the billiard ball. I do think your right. I use
permedent and have no problem with the bees drawing the foundation out
again. Duriguilt comes after the billiard ball for drawing out comb. I
tried it once and wasn't good for me. It would be ok in a long steady
honey flow.
 Best Regards
 Roy

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