> Average honey
> production in the treatment group was significantly
> greater than production in the control group during
> period 1, similar to production in the control group
> during period 2, and perhaps greater overall when
> measured over the season (P < 0.07). This suggests
> some added benefit from drone brood removal in
> addition to the maintenance of lower mite levels.
>
    Though I have no empirical evidence, this has been my impression for the 
past couple  of years when comparing to my fellow beeks in the area. 

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