Waldemar,
You said "reputable breeder".  Sue Cobey who is the developer of NWC only
sells
breeder queens to 6 breeders, hand selected by her for their knowledge and
integrity.

I doubt that tour "reputable breeder" was a licensed breeder for NWC, and if
they are, you should report your problem to Sue Cobey.

Our "bee world" is filled with thousands of queen "producers" who know little
more
about queens than money; and unfortunately, there are just a precious few
queen "breeders", like Sue Cobey, whose only interest if BETTER queens and
not money.

Hopefully, one of these days, beekeepers will abandon these "con" men who
profess
they know something about the scientific part of genetic queen breeding, and
then
look for the real expert, knowledgeable breeders, and we beekeepers  will be
so much better off.  I doubt that I will live that long, but who knows?

George Imirie
Certified EAS Master Beekeeper
This is my 71st year of beekeeping near the White House in Maryland and
Virginia
Converted my 60 colonies of Italians to all Carniolans in 1948 (55 year ago)
and
"discovered" Sue Cobey and New World Carnies over 20 years ago
Past President of Maryland State Beekeepers
Founder and still President (18 years) of Montgomery County Beekeepers Assn.
with
150 paid members meeting monthly and 10 Master Beekeepers.
Author of George's month;y PINK PAGES found on any of 5 Websites like
www.beekeeper.org/george_imirie/index.html
Author of American Beekeeping Federation Newsletter Hobbyist Tips

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