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Subject:	Re: 5 Year TF Reflections
From:	pilgrimz <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 4 Apr 2023 12:35:48 +0000
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On Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at 11:21 PM, Joe Komperda <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I am wondering what the definition of TF (Treatment Free) really means.
> 
> Does TF indicate that chemical "treatments" are not being used or does TF indicate that nothing, including controls, is being performed?

I can't speak for Russ, but I call myself chemical-free on my business card.  That is just for clarity so the layperson will understand.  I suspect most TF beekeepers want to avoid adding chemicals into their hives.  

The only "treatments" I do are year-round insulation, and pinching the queens every year.  Last summer, two colonies didn't get queens replaced.  One is weak this spring, and the other petered out in Sept.

This spring 7/9 survive.

Chris Long

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