Hello Ron & All

> consequences are for the colonies when they are deprived of the
pollen for longer periods?

Collecting pollen has had little effect on the bees from my experience. Only
a small percent gather pollen and when you trap the hive sends out a higher
number of pollen gatherers. Pollen traps can effect honey production if used
during a nectar flow by using bees which would normally be nectar foragers
but I see no adverse effects with pollen collection if strong hives are used
and the pollen collection is stopped if needed. We pull full frames of
pollen at times in the Midwest to give the queen room to lay eggs at times.
Of course all beekeeping is local.
Sincerely,
Bob Harrison
Missouri


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