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Title: package bees with comb
Post by: tincan 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

Title: Re: package bees with comb
Post by: BeeMaster2 on May 04, 2013, 06:40:33 pm

Bees will use existing wax and place it where they need it.
Jim

Title: Re: package bees with comb
Post by: tincan 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