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Colony Strength
Colony strength describes the number of bees in a colony, measured by occupied frame gaps or weight. A strong colony has 40,000-60,000 bees in summer, shrinking to 10,000-15,000 in winter. Colony strength directly influences honey yield and overwintering ability.
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