Randy, re: your video,
link provided below.

New Research into Disappearing Bees
http://science.kqed.org/quest/video/new-research-into-disappearing-bees/

Could you elaberate
on your forever young hive 
splits, what are survival rates
theory's etc. ?

Could it be that the centuries
ago practice of allowing your 
bees swarm may have merit
in todays beekeeping? 

I've always taught newbees
that colonies brood or expand
their way out of most problems.
When broodnest expansion is
hindered for any reason, after
a period of time, IMO, it can 
contribute to a colonies ability to 
manage miladies in a most efficient 
manner. 

Best Wishes
J. Waggle
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HistoricalHoneybeeArticles/

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