In a message dated 12/06/2008 21:12:27 GMT Standard Time,  
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I have a  couple of guesses, but would appreciate yours. The common features 
are - the  same bees, same TBH 
(fairly new and treated with linseed oil), bees  departed about the same time 
after introduction


My guess is that the linseed oil is the problem. I once had a swarm that  
steadfastly refused to stay in the hive I put them in until I changed the  
floorboard which I had creosoted some months earlier.
 
Chris



   

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