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Eric Abell <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 11 May 1997 08:12:13 -0600
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>Also, I have one hive that is queenless and has laying workers.  I placed
>two frames of brood from a strong hive into this hive.  I was told to do
>this so they would develop a new queen.  I did this about 7 days ago.  I
>checked today and did not notice any new queen cells.  I need some help on
>this one.  Anybody got any advice.  What next?
 
As long as the bees think they have a queen, they will not start another.
 
You might try shaking all of the bees out into the grass 20 or 30 yards from
the hive.  Now hope that the laying workers do not find their way back home.
 
Eric
 
Eric Abell
Gibbons, Alberta Canada T0A 1N0
Ph/fax (403) 998 3143
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