In message <[log in to unmask]>, Lloyd Spear
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>And, if genetics was a=
>t work, I have not allowed them any chance to produce a new queen.
A.m.m. will often supersede in autumn. In our mild climate (here) that
can work well. Last year several late supersedures turned drone layers
since the weather was very wet. In a variable autumn, there can be
sufficient mating windows of opportunity. Also colonies can keep drones
late, either for supersedure in the autumn or even in the spring.
Overall it is a trait I value *here*.
--
James Kilty