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Re: Bees in chimneys.
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Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 5 May 1995 09:27:14 -0600
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> There is a expanded metal grill that might prohibit/reduce bee access.
> I think they might discourage future swarms if they are available to you.
 
6 mesh hardware cloth should do the trick and reduce sparks, without
restricting draft at all.
 
BTW 5 mesh hardware cloth is often used as an exclude as bees can pass
thru, leaving drones and queens behind.
 
Allen
 
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