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> >I thought bees brought propolis back to the hive in their pollen baskets
> and with the help of other bees simply placed that propolis in the hive
> where they wanted it.
>
Yes, easy to observe them do so. I've never observed any signs of propolis
in bee guts. The color, texture, aroma, taste, and "spiciness" of propolis
varies greatly from location to location, and hive to hive.
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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