> ... Is the end of October too late to requeen in NE Ohio?  Would it be better to wait till
> spring?  Any and all insights are welcome.

The end of October in NE New York (which is a similar climate to NE Ohio) is
getting pretty late to requeen a hive.  First, cause it's pretty late in the
season.  AND if something goes awry with your first attempt it will be even
later to try to set things straight.  Given what you told us, I'd wait 'till
next spring.  What you didn't tell us is why you want to requeen.  Are there
problems with your current queen or do you want to requeen as standard
operation procedures?  If you're addressing a problem you may want to consider
requeening while your strips are in.  Requeening is always touch and go in the
first place.  I don't recall reading any warnings about Apistan and requeening,
but I can't imagine that the strips would increase acceptance in any way shape
or form.  And how are you requeening?  Introduction cage blocked with candy?
Uniting a nuc?  There are ways to increase your odds, waiting 'till October is
not one of them.

Aaron Morris - thinking winter is closer than we think
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> Mike Swintosky
> Dellroy, Ohio
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