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biobee
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A good article, describing symptoms and causes of unexpected colony death.
LEARNING TO IDENTIFY A COMMON CAUSE OF WINTER DEATH IN NORTHERN CLIMATES
By Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University Extension, March 8, 2016
https://beeinformed.org/2016/03/08/why-did-my-honey-bees-die/ |
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BridgetB
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| What a clear article. It confirms that I have seen this in my hives. |
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Almalutz
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A good article which needs to be applauded. 
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catchercradle
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Good to see that my way of working, letting the bees swarm every year rather than carrying out swarm control and getting massive colonies has some merit  |
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