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>In his book _Honey_in_the-Comb_ Killion states that this is a genetic
>trait.  He would work to cull the bees who left no air pocket between
>honey and cappings from his breeding stock.  I highly recommend
>Killion's book for all beekeepers, whether they intend to produce comb
>honey or not.  Above and beyond comb honey tips, the book is full of
>valuable general beekeeping tips, including a nice section on raising
>your own queens.  _Honey_in_the_Comb_ is available from Dadant Press.
>
I understand from my research that Caucasian bees leave air space resulting
in white comb whereas the Italian race does not.  I have no choice about
using Ligurians for comb honey as no other race of bees is permitted on
Kangaroo Island as this is a sanctuary for the pure Ligurian and find that
the comb honey still gets good customer acceptance - perhaps because comb
honey is so scarce there are no standards of perfection.
 
Betty McAdam
HOG BAY APIARY
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
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