>>> Colonies that were left to supersede their queens produced significantly less brood, less honey and had difficulty in surviving adverse conditions. <><><> It would seem to me that once supersedure occurs the colony would return to the vigor of a colony headed by a newly mated queen. (Mating of supersedure queen was inadequate?)
Mike in LA
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