Tag: cell size

New research indicates that the basic premises for small cell beekeeping are in error. Brood foundation hasn’t been enlarged. And historical cell size measurements methods haven’t confused this issue. This confirms what I’ve written about  A.I. Roots observations. -bwguy

The Idea A.I. Root was a pioneer commercial foundation manufacturer. He: measured natural worker cell size tested various cell sized foundation for bee acceptance produced foundation for over 100 years and his company monitored natural comb and bee size during that time A.I. Root says much about cell size. These measurements are interesting! They show that neither bees nor foundation are artificially enlarged. He: discussed […]