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Re: Upper ventilation
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David Tharle <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:36:14 -0700
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 >the nectar gatherers often by-pass the bottom entrance.

I have found this to be a very  line/strain dependent.  Some will, while 
others won't; in some cases sealing the upper openings shut during the 
summer.  Generalizing, Italian types are more likely to make use of 
them, while Carniolian varieties won't.

Dave Tharle
T'N'T Apiaries
Ardmore, Alberta

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