> I am doing just that! Keeping bees caught from the local ferals and No 
> treatments for 6 years now, and on thier own comb.

Just curious, I imagine you've inspected and measured some of the brood 
comb.  What are you seeing?

Also, I checked out your area on Google Earth some time back and noticed a 
large wooded area near Derry, where I seem to recall that you are located. 
I've wondered if that has proven a refuge for bees, or if you find more in 
the nearby agricultural areas?

I've also wondered what size of apiary you maintain with these collected 
bees.

allen 

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