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Re: drone egg pattern/queen issue?
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Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 3 Sep 2017 12:50:14 -0400
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> what number of colonies, and in how many areas, has this observation actually been reported from?

Four neighboring states, so far: 

Here in central Vermont we are seeing what appears to be an increase in drone egg laying heading into the fall.

I'm seeing the same thing in central Massachusetts.

I have one hive showing this pattern of drone laying, and last week cleared out a patch of 3 swarm cells. It was the only hive (of 10) showing this pattern. Skillman, NJ

I am seeing the same in my hives Western Catskill Mountains NY

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