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Subject:	packages and cold weather: absconding on screened bottoms
From:	Joe Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 5 Apr 2018 08:48:13 -0400
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All good info ref pkgs and cold weather. Insulation helps. 
Waiting a few weeks not always possible. In most areas you take what suppliers have, when available and say thanks. 
One bit of advice not often discussed: Screened bottom boards must be closed or not used at all for packages.  Bees are more likely to abscond if installed on screened bottoms. This point not obvious or readily available to newbies from bee books or scientific discussion.
Joe in North Central Texas 
sustainablebees.blog

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