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Offline tincan

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package bees with comb
« on: May 04, 2013, 02:36:32 pm »
i received my packages today and they had 6 inches of comb built in them so i put comb by entrance  and it seems like they are eating it and taking it in hive is this right or am i just seeing things  thanks

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Re: package bees with comb
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2013, 06:40:33 pm »
Bees will use existing wax and place it where they need it.
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Re: package bees with comb
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2013, 07:09:17 pm »
thanks i was just shocked to see that much comb in a package and instantly they started taking it in the hives

 

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