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Subject:
Chalkbrood
From:
Dave Black <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 11:10:31 +0000
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In message <[log in to unmask]>, David Eyre
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>       2 Why do we requeen, when it has been proved that it is not genetic.
>Comments?
Whether it is genetic or not I view requeening in this instance as
'another shake of the dice'. If it is genetic we get another chance of
getting it 'right'. If its not the improvement in the colony's brood
production and general vigour may do the trick.
--
Dave Black
Blacks Bee Gardens,
Guildford, GU1 4RN.  UK.

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