>>I called the hive my *pet hive*. I always kept the entrance reduced.

This might have been a good line of bees for the average gardner who wants pollination without a big hive!!  There might be a market for worse than average but varroa-tolerant bees that can survive on their own.

Bob, I value your tremendous experience and insight as is the case with so many contributors on this great list.  I think is wonderful that so many people are trying so many different approaches to better beekeeping.

Waldemar

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