On Tue, 15 Feb 1994, Adam Finkelstein wrote: > Bruno writes: > > > > o There is a simple method to find the queen in the hive? > > > > o The queen position inside the hive depends of the sun movement? > > > > Thanks. > > Ciao. > > > > GPaolo Vigone > > (a beginner beekeeper!) > > > > I little trick that sometimes works when trying to find the queen is to > look down through the frames of whatever box you have open. The frames with > the most bees usually have the queen on them. > I have seen queens in every part of the colony at almost anytime, so > queen location also depends on luck as well as experience. > Adam > -- > =============================================================================== > Adam Finkelstein VDACS Apiary Inspector 116 Reservoir St Harrisonburg VA 22801 > 703-433-1006 (V) 703-434-5607 (Fax) 703-564-4394 (Pager) > [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] |Bees To Please| > ================================================================================ > I certainly agree on "luck" being a factor...I know several seasoned beekeepers here in N. Calif. and a few in Ohio and some have no problem at all finding the queen and others have big trouble. Even using the same techniques and manner.