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Re: Timing the interruption of the brood cycle to reduce Varroa.
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Dave Cushman <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:22:06 +0000
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Hi Andy

> I had no trouble getting the bees to draw a perfect frame of drone and 
> fill it with brood, I have done this three times between mid April and 
> late May.

I am not suggesting that this is difficult, but when have you seen full 
combs of drone cells without beekeeper intervention ?

It is a bit surprising that you did not trap any varroa though as your 
hived swarm indicates it normally acts like a magnet for varroa.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
http://melliferabees.net Email: [log in to unmask]
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