> Is it very common for the bees to chew away about 1/2" or more of the
> comb in the bottom story of a hive?
Bees do it sometimes, but around here, it is most often mice (or maybe
shrews) that come and go. They a have a route and chew the bottom combs
when the entrances are open and the bees are staying up due to cool
weather.
Regards
Allen
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0
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