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Lloyd Spear <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 31 May 2007 18:40:42 -0400
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Waldemar wonders if  using pollen traps delays or prevents swarming.

A properly constructed pollen trap allows drones to exit.  While I have seen
more than one design that does not allow for drones to exit, I am certain
the result is a dying mass of decomposing drones.  UGH!  That same exit will
allow the quees to swarm.

I do not believe a properly designed pollen trap will have any effect, good
or bad, on swarming.

-- 
Lloyd Spear
Owner Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacture of equipment for round comb honey sections,
Sundance Pollen Traps, and producer of Sundance custom labels.
Contact your dealer or www.RossRounds.com

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