In a message dated 24/06/2008 16:22:47 GMT Standard Time,
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Sometimes when fdn is introduced into the brood nest, they just fill it with
honey which defeats the whole plan which is to give more room for the queen
in the brood area
If the foundation (or my preference is for starter strips) is introduced not
into the brood nest but at the edge, between the last frame of brood and the
next one which often contains lots of pollen this will draw lots of young
workers away from the brood nest itself in order to produce wax. This reduces
congestion in the laying area which can be a cause of poor distribution of
queen substance, leading to swarming.
Chris
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