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Re: Pollination by broodless honey bees
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Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:14:48 -0400
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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:59:07 -0400
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From: Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Pollination by broodless honey bees

>  I am having a discussion with a grower concerning whether or not
>broodless honey bees will forage for pollen.
>Jerry Hayes


I think they will gather pollen in a limited way. Newly installed
packages
can be seen gathering pollen, the day they are installed. But, don't
expect
them to be as effective pollinators as a strong colony.
Mike

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