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Hive colour
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 30 Apr 2003 07:26:25 +0100
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Question: why is it that so many hives (certainly in Europe) are painted
pale blue?  Is there a reason for painting them this colour - other than a
surplus of pale blue paint?

Peter Edwards
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www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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