Hi Guys,
Here's a second point to think about.
My small cell hives thrived when surrounded by a large number of varroa
infested hives that collapsed. This occurred twice.
But large cell hives, surrounded by small cell hives and left untreated in
my small cell yard, would follow the normal 2 1/2 year pattern to decline
and collapse unless treated.
Regards
Dennis
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