"Robert Brenchley" wrote

> Beowulf Cooper argued against clipping because of  this. There seems to be
> some sense in what he says, but I suppose it depends on  how swarmy your
> bees
> are.

The height of the entrance above the ground could also be a factor here.
Where hives are on stands it could be very difficult for the queen to get
back into the hive from the ground if she is clipped and has to climb back
up.

Peter Edwards
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