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Harry Goudie <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 23 Oct 1999 20:52:04 +0100
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> The colony is manipulated by shaking all of the bees out of the infected
> hive, it is then held in a box for three days in order to consume
> any honey in the bees stomachs, and then placed in a brand new hive
> on foundation.

I also like this method.  The only thing I have question is the length of
time that the bees are sealed in their box.  When this method was first
explained to me the bees had to be starved and when I asked how you knew
they were starving the answer was when they are seen to be dying.  Perhaps
three days would be sufficient - I am not sure.

Harry,

Scottish Bee Issues:-  http://www.luichartwoollens.freeserve.co.uk

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