< another contributor seems to suggest about 2 weeks for a drone to get to sexual maturity but as this project rolled along we got to thinking that sexual maturity in drones may take a bit longer than the 2 weeks suggested in books.
I understand that it is also necessary for drones to fly in order for them to become viable sexually. If that is so, then prolonged bad weather (such as we had here in the spring) could allow the raising of queens, but not viable drones.
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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