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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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John E III Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 29 Aug 1995 10:59:10 GMT
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MEMO 1995/08/29 11:05
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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>>Well, if the bees will use a plastic foundation, why not make the
>>whole thing for them, hex cells, everything but the cap?  Wouldn't
>>it be easier to clean or get the honey out of ?
>>
>>Liz
>
>They call it permacomb and/or ANP...
>
>Keith
 
Biggest problem I see with the Permacomb is the cost.  As a hobbyist, I'd rather
let the bees draw comb on wax foundation or waxed plastic foundation than spend
the significant extra money for the Permacomb.
 
John E. Taylor III     W3ZID     | "The opinions expressed are those of the
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]      | writer and not of Rohm and Haas Company."

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