On 04/07/2013 10:58 AM, Peter Prodger wrote:
> So why would new comb reduce over wintering success?
Where are you? That is a big factor. If your bees do not cluster
tightly for long periods in frigid temperatures, it may not matter.
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Why go fast if you can go slow?
Allen Dick
Swalwell, Alberta, Canada
51°33'37.58"N 113°18'54.24"W
Semi-retired - 40+ years keeping bees - 4500 hives max
Currently running 20 to 100 hives
Hives for sale year-round
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/
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