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Offline markfitz

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nectar and pollen
« on: April 11, 2013, 01:58:48 pm »
hi there how can you tell the difference between nectar and pollen on the frame, and also when you see a bee returning how can you tell if its nectar shes carrying or pollen thanks.
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Re: nectar and pollen
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2013, 02:11:18 pm »
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Or mere water

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Offline mikecva

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Re: nectar and pollen
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2013, 03:49:16 pm »
Pollen will be on their legs, nectar will be in their stomach. Pl see link.  -Mike

http://www.beeswaxco.com/howbeesMakeHoney.htm
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Re: nectar and pollen
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2013, 04:19:15 pm »
thanks mike
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