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>There seems to be a genetic component in the propensity to collect propolis.
>I have one hive in an apiary of 5 that is collecting far more than all the
>rest put together with no apparent reason.
In my notes taken at my weekly inspections, I always note the tendency
to propolise. Now I am routinely scraping it off but I intend to get
some more propolis screens and use them. Some, like you say, Chris, give
a great deal more: I think it is genetic but sycamore helps (or hinders
if you don't want propolis!).
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James Kilty