Ellen asks what to do with a strong hive that has queen cells in November.

I had such a hive this year, but in September rather than November.  My attitude was that some genetic factor may have led to this condition, and I didn't want any part of such genetics. I combined the strong hive with another strong hive, first killing the queen in the hive with the cells.   

So now I have far to large a hive that is going through the winter.  But, if they survive, they will be booming in the spring and I can them make at least 3 hives from the one...and perhaps four.  And, if genetics was at work, I have not allowed them any chance to produce a new queen.

Perhaps, Ellen, this will be helpful in your situation.

Lloyd
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Lloyd Spear, Owner of Ross Rounds, Inc.
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