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the following was posted:
>>>To my utter amazement there were a few bees flying today (>5,<10)
To which Waldemar responded:
> Either these bees are desperately short on something or something inside
> the hive is driving them out.
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> If they are not short on honey, pollen, and water, try to think of other
> factors (excessive varroa treatments, pesticide-laden pollen, excessive
> moisture due to inadequate ventilation). Chemical contamination may
> become unbearable to confined bees.
>
Question for Waldemar(or others):
I dont doubt you Waldemar. Your comments do raise some concerns for me in my
own home apiairy. I do at times see bees flying in fairly cold weather, and
have felt concern within myself that something may be wrong-especially food
shortage....something I am monitoring closely this year as the bees
"appear" to have an unusually large amount of brood for this time of year.
I would appreciate any observations/comments along thesee lines....even if
it is a "Beek 101" response.
Thanks
John Horton
N Alabama
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