Hi Peter & all

> As far as supersedure goes, many beekeepers have noted this problem.
> Most people attribute it to  poor quality queens, possibly related to
> pesticide use in and out of the hive. Queen supersedure is not well
> understood, nor is swarming.

Why are US beekeepers so derogatory about supecedure?
Why is it a "problem"?

It is a natural strategy of bees and occurs much more frequently than most
beekeepers realise. I would go so far as to say that without it many bee
colonies would perish in harsh climates. So why is the US so anti?

Best Regards & 73s... Dave Cushman, G8MZY
Beekeeping & Bee Breeding Website...
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman