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Robin wrote:
> Using a freezer only suits beekeepers who work close to electricity.
Or perhaps have one at home?
> When working an out apiary, I kept a honey bucket in an empty hive, and
tipped in
> the pollen from a trap, then squeezed in a little fresh honey (by
squashing
> a bit of comb, and stirred the mix to coat the pollen.
Disease, disease!
> Can anyone say if this simple method has worked for them?
No - have to admit that I have never bothered - loads of pollen around here
in spring and in autumn, so no need. Just thought that it might be of
interest to those who are less fortunate.
Peter Edwards
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www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/
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