Date: Dec 15 2000 19:26:26 EST
From: RSBrenchley@aol.com
Subject: Re: regressing bees

I currently have a single hive, which I plan to split in the spring. If I get 4.9mm foundation from Dadant, and cut it down to fit British National frames, what's the best strategy for regressing the bees? Do I need to use
full sheets of foundation, which the larger bees presumably won't be happy
with, or is it better to use starter strips and let them establish their own cell size? Do I need to start with all 4.9mm - ie treat one split like a shook swarm - or will it work to take a colony in one broodbox and add a second with 4.9mm?

Regards,

Robert Brenchley

RSBrenchley@aol.com