In a message dated 17/03/2008 14:56:38 GMT Standard Time,  
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When we  have completed the task, we
will remove the screen to let the new bees rob  the honey from the old
location.


In theory the queen soon stops laying as there is no income (including  
water) and will eventually come out and join the throng.  If, when you find  her, 
you cover the hole with a piece of queen excluder the bees can rob their  own 
stores without the queen gong back in.
 
Chris



   

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