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Subject:	Re: Bottom supering
From:	Charles Harper <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:39:40 -0600
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The short answer is yes. Too much room will not allow the bees to put 
the SHB in propolis jails. SHB also likes the warmth of the cluster.

> I was told that if the bees have too much space they will not chase 
> small hive beetles. Does adding a bottom box give  small hive beetles 
> a hiding place?

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Carencro, LA 70520
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