>I'm wondering how long mated queens can be banked in cages within a queen banking hive that is properly maintained 

Be interested to hear how you bank them - what constitutes setting up and proper maintenance in your view?

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
Ludicrously warm, heavy cloud every day and wet!

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