>>Many commercial beekeepers move their hives after the honey flow in the >middle of the day to lose the old bees (which are doomed anyway). > >In 30+ years of beekeeping I have never heard such a thing. Many? I spent some time working and visiting various beekeepers in New Zealand (mostly South Island) six or seven years ago, and I heard mention several times of beekeepers that practiced or had practiced eliminating summer bees after/with the harvest. Eric -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---