Dear Adrian:
This post should be REQUIRED READING for all today's beeHAVERS.
It should also be HIGHLY SUGGESTED READING for most beeKEEPERS.
I SALUTE YOU!
Even with 65 years of beekeeping "under my belt", I requeen all of my 100+
colonies EVERY year with queens purchased from breeders who purposely raised
lots of drones. This was a MAJOR emphasis point at the ABF meeting in
Colorada Springs in January.
I enjoy your sharp appraisal of many issues. Please continue!
George Imirie, Retired scientist