I'm curious as to why some get better results than

> others--the devil is likely in the details.  I've heard of some using a
> cell protector, or wrapping the inserted cells with tape.  Did you (or do
> others you have spoken with) do any sort of cell protection?
>

I always use some protection.  Cell protectors work.  But so does wrapping
the cells with some aluminium foil.  I can tell that the protection works
because the cells usually look like the queens emerged fine (door cut open
and hanging).


> And exactly where are successful requeeners placing the introduced queen
> cell?
>

In the top super that is occupied by bees (usually under the cover) as far
from the broodnest as possible is my preferred location.  I was told that
the method works best during a honeyflow when the bees are busiest, and I
have done it both before the goldenrod honeyflow and during and would love
to know statistics of acceptance at various times.

Frank Lindsay notes that the method is common in New Zealand.  But it was
already common there BEFORE the introduction of Carniolan stock, which
happened just after my visit.  So were there some studies in New Zealand
showing acceptance rates before a beekeeper could use colour to get some
idea?

Stan

>
> >As mentioned the downside was 3-4 weeks broodless.
>
> This downside could be an opportunity to control varroa with an application
> of oxalic acid.
>
> --
> Randy Oliver
> Grass Valley, CA
> www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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