>
> >Question: Is this extra depth and the addition of wet
> sponges really necessary for successful queen rearing?
I use a free-flying modified swarm box, since any older bees (which will fly
home) do not feed larvae anyway, and simply disturb the swarm box with their
agitation and attempted escape. Then I simply feed, if necessary, with a
syrup feeder.
Randy Oliver
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