From: Dave Cushman <dave.cushman@lineone.net>
Date: Mon Dec 18, 2000 4:47am
Subject: Re: girls on small cells, regressing bees

Hi Robert

Short answer...There is a difference between raising workers for foraging
and drones and queens for breeding.

No problem with pollen subtitute for your plan but use the "real McCoy" for
breeding.

Regards Dave Cushman.

----- Original Message -----
> What are the problems? I'm planning on feeding substitute in the spring
> to get the bees off to a good start for early splitting. 6-8 weeks should be
> plenty, but what pitfalls do I need to watch out for?
>
> Regards,