On Sat, 2006-11-25 at 13:50 -0500, Chris Slade wrote: > is VSH and the bald brood seen > in small cell colonies the same phenomenon but just > triggered differently? Rodger will hopefully be doing a Ph.D. and might be able to answer this question on our bees hived on 5.45mm. A daily photo of the development of a new frame will show quite a lot (say, day 10-21). We both have these traits plus significant grooming damage. My highest chewing was in July/August during/after the summer flow and later in one colony after the ivy, when a whole side of brood was removed leaving a second later frame pristine. -- james kilty http://www.kilty.demon.co.uk/beekeeping/improvement.htm -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---