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Edward A Craft Jr <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 26 Oct 1996 13:23:54 -0400
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>I posted a question recently in "solstice and bees" wondering what cues
>prompted the resumption of brood rearing.  No one seemed to have any
>opinions on the subject.  I will try to rephrase the question in hope that I
>can encourage someone discussion.
>
>My experience as a beekeeper in Central Florida is that my queens only stop
laying when there is a lack of nectar. I feed all "winter" Jan & Feb and as
long as there is pollen she will keep laying. When the first of March comes
there is enough brood and bees around to make splits. Even if I didn't
feed there is very little time that nothing is blooming and you can usually
find brood.

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