Concerning comb replacement, Dennis Murrell said "It appears that
feral hives are
recycled about every 3 years or so. That might be a better lifespan for
comb."

Dennis, I have also observed that feral comb is never as black as some
I have seen in the hives of commercial beekeepers.  But, do you have
any evidence that feral bees recycle comb?  Or, is your comment based
on the color/condition of feral comb?

I just can't imagine 'feral' bees having an instinct in this regard
that our 'domesticated' bees do not have.  And once bees get into a
climate as far north as Upstate New York, let alone Vermont, Maine,
Canada, etc. wax moths are not really a problem so 3-5 year recycling
principally by exposure to these guys is unlikely.





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Lloyd Spear
Owner Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacture of equipment for round comb honey sections,
Sundance Pollen Traps, and producer of Sundance custom labels.
Contact your dealer or www.RossRounds.com

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