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Subject:
How Long Does it Take for Bees to Find a Nectar Source
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Mike Rowbottom <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 11:10:01 +0100
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Hi

I have just moved some colonies within half a mile of an extensive crop of
field beans.  This move was a bit late as the beans are already in
flower.  How long does it take for bees to locate and start working a new
crop in this situation?

Regards



Mike Rowbottom

Harrogate
North Yorkshire
UK

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