In a message dated 14/10/04 18:33:18 GMT Daylight Time,
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<<It depends on the number of young bees already in the  hive,
existing stores, and how severe will be the winter of 04-05.  In  these
parts, brood rearing is definite wending down, with at most 2 more  brood
cycles to come (more likely only one).  And that's from an  established
queen.  I would not rely on a supersedure queen at this  time of year in my
locale.  Granted, Long Island winters are less  severe than Round Lake
winters, I am not as moderated by the Atlantic  ocean.  But I don't think the
difference is all that much.  If I  had a hive with a supersedure queen (well
mated or not) at this time of  year in upstate New York (Round Lake) vs.
downstate New York (Long Island),  I'd be looking for a hive with which to
unite the superseded  hive.

Aaron Morris - thinking take your losses in the  fall!>>

    Are you talking about the raising of a new queen  after the loss of the
old, or queenright supersedure? If the latter, the old  queen will still be
present and laying, and there shouldn't be a problem with  the supply of young
bees.

    Regards,

    Robert Brenchley

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