We observed a total of 32 takeovers during our 2-year study
period, for a mean annual usurpation rate of 21.1 + 9.3%.í 

Reply:
You actually observed swarms flying in that were different,
or you noticed differently mated queens and offspring over
that period? qualify please........especially with 5 frame
nucs prone to superceding.

Respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper
Moyza, Arizona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OrganicBeekeepers/ 




		
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