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Re: Amitraz in wax?
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 3 Sep 2013 07:15:32 -0700
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>despite of [name redacted] and Randy'srecently-expressed love of old black
brood combs

There is a difference between my love and the bees' love.  I have no
amorous relationship with any form of comb.  However, I have observed that
bees appear to love old dark combs.  There is anecdotal evidence that they
winter better in extreme climates on old dark combs.

I have also observed healthy colonies of bees on old dark combs, some with
considerable residues (by analysis).

However, I'm hardly recommending that one run old dark combs.  Rather, use
your eyes.  If there is poor brood survival on an old dark comb, I'd
certainly rotate it out.


--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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