> I don't raise bees.  But from the discussions, it sounds as though
> you have to requeen hives often.
> Why?  Does the current queen wear out?  She lives much longer than
> a year, right?
> THanks,
> Liz Day
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> Indianapolis, Indiana, central USA
>
> La Reine du Jardin des Bourdons
>
Hi,
 
  I've been a B-keeper for 35 consecutive years
at one location. I have NEVER requeened a
hive. The B's know more about it than I do
so I let them decide. (Queen breeders probably
hate my guts.) Suum cuique.. Cheers.
 
Jack the B-man
Ellicott City (founded 1772) MD