> At 100 bees/day, 700 per week, you're not going to see strong hives  
depopulate to a queen and 1-2 cups of bees in 2-3 weeks.

Yes I know the #'s don't add up
Perhaps the hive is half depopulated before the snow comes
I should be more accurate:  the 100 is within 4' of the hive
Some manage to get 40 yds away (before falling into snow)

>Most of the collapses seen this fall/winter occurred in less than 3 weeks,  outdoors;

I agree
Perhaps the depopulation is faster when it is warmer

Still my main point is:  there are few corpses ON THE BB in a ccd hive
Give them back their damage deposit!!

dave

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