--- Scot Mc Pherson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > There are three primary factors in forage selection; > 1) sweetness of crop (sugar content) > 2) abundance of crop > 3) distinctiveness of crop (color and smell of > flower This finding by Seeley, suggests bees may not always factor distance or profitability into the forage decisions. "...If for instance the hive as a whole had a current low nectar inflow rate, a highly profitable source is desirable. Conversely, if the current inflow rate of nectar is high, a highly profitable source may not be required or even desirable for the hive because the hive must maintain a regulated nectar inflow rate." Best Wishes, Joe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::