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Re: Comb-gnawing
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Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 20 Feb 1997 07:38:21 -0700
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> Is it very common for the bees to chew away about 1/2" or more of the
> comb in the bottom story of a hive?
 
Bees do it sometimes, but around here, it is most often mice (or maybe
shrews) that come and go.  They a have a route and chew the bottom combs
when the entrances are open and the bees are staying up due to cool
weather.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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