I came to an very interesting explanation for question: why young queen almost always is winner when she must fight for survival with an old queen on the other side. Explanation (in one book) says that reason is that old queen (older than 1,5 year) has a ticker poison in her poison sack. Is there anyone who has come across scientific prove of this claim? Any reference? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::