Robert Brenchley writes:
Does anyone know how successful a queen is likely to be
after mating with such drones?
Reply:
Since the strong and healthy outfly the weak and slower
maybe it is shortage of healthy drones in your area. Going
after healthy queens they'd have to more then keep up.
Respectfully submitted,
Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper
Moyza, Arizona
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