Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>J. Waggle wrote:
>> Research has shown...The average distance that queen matings
>> take place was found to be 1.25 miles from the hive.
>Which race of bee was used for the research?
Not sure,
I remember reading this particular refrence in an article written by Bee-L
member M. Sanford.
And also found here:
http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/1140
I don't see a reference to the race of bee used.
Best Wishes,
Joe
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