I know a commercial beekeeper over
> against the N. Dakota border that grafts all of the queens for a 1200
> colonie operation, in Montana, in the winter.  He puts his breeder
> colonies out the back door of a shed, and starts setting up in Febraury,
> with the first break in winter, he is off and running.
>
 Interesting . He must have drones for mating. How does he do this at this time of year?
 
Adam
 
 
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