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Subject:
Howto replace Africanized bees w/ new package
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George Nanos <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 7 May 2003 20:31:51 -0400
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I had 2 hives of Italians.  One was later Africanized & wiped out the other
hive.  I can't get into the remaining hive to kill & replace the queen.
Just too aggressive.  Last time I tried opening the hive was not a pleasant
experience.  How can I get rid of the queen, preserve as many
workers/brood/honey, & repopulate with a package & new queen without
destroying the current brood or poisoning the comb & honey stores?

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