> Those species of honey bees that nest in tree cavities use propolis to
seal
cracks in the hive
Good catch, Juanse! I need to correct that. Of the two species of honey
bees that nest in cavities, only one--Apis mellifera--collects propolis.
As I understand it A. cerana doesn't. Anyone with experience with A.
cerana please correct me if that is not the case!
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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