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Re: Late virgin queen mating.
From:
Dee Lusby <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:27:10 -0800
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Waldemar writes:
could have my virgins gotten well mated on those few nice
days but simply did not lay eggs because of the late
season?  Does anyone have experience with late mated queens
not laying until the next spring?

Reply:
Yes. Very well can happen and does more so then many think.

Respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper (who only does virgin
requeening)
Moyza, Arizona
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