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 LATSHAW ITALIANS are  golden in color and are excellent honey producers for areas that have extended honey  flows. Their large colony populations enable them to collect and process  large volumes of nectar efficiently. However, the large colony  populations produced by the LATSHAW ITALIAN strain can consume large  amounts of stores due to their efforts to maintain large populations.  Such a characteristic is ideal for honey production and pollination, but  may not be ideal in certain areas. 

 LATSHAW CARNIOLANS are darker than the Italians and are excellent honey producers for areas that have quick, early honey flows.  Colony population is carefully regulated by pollen and nectar availability. Such a characteristic is ideal for a harsh environment,  but may not be ideal in certain areas. LATSHAW CARNIOLANS tend to reduce  brood production in hot, dry climates to the extent that they may miss  the fall honey flow.