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Re: raising virgins for stocking splits
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Robert Brenchley <[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, 4 Dec 2008 15:01:47 EST
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In a message dated 30/11/2008 10:54:06 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]  
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<<DARG (the Devon Apicultural  Research 
Group) did some  work on this, wrapping cells in foil.  Maybe a  member 
lurking on  
the List will provide more  information.

Chris>>



I've done the foil-wrapping thing successfully,  several times. I always 
place the cell just outside the broodnest, where  the queen's less likely to go. I 
don't know whether this makes any difference.  

Regards,

Robert Brenchley
Birmingham  UK


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