I have read several articles on instlling queens. It seams that a common thread is that the old hive should be queenless for at lreast 24 hours before installing the new queen. There are differences in removing the attendants or not. I know my time will be limited so I'm trying to make up my mind as to whether I remove the attendants or not. I live in the Raleigh of North Carolina and plan to make splits in mid March and install new queens in the new split. Does anyone have any recommendations whether to remove the attendants or not remove?? Thanks in advance for your help!!!