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>>In other words, the queens are tested before they are used to head full colonies.
>Back in the day, you could by a tested queen, in fact, some suppliers offered four categories. In my September 1919 issue of Gleanings, Nueces County Apiaries was >selling untested queens for $1.25; select untested for $1.50; tested for $2.00, and select tested for $2.75.
Right or wrong ( I have not seen actual data) there is a common belief among producers that removing a laying queen and cageing here and shipping is hard on her, and acceptance. Most will tell you that only allowing a queen to lay a few days to a week makes for the best acceptance.
Not sure if it’s a accurate thought, or just trying to justify the practices, but several well experienced producers have stated it.
Just a thought to ponder
Charles
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