After 10 years of rearing my own queens, in part as a rationale
that I might isolate my operation from the rapid onslaught of mites
and other maladies (with very little success), I began purchasing
queens again last year.  To say I have been disappointed is an
understatement.  There is TREMENDOUS variability out there, a lot
of it bad.  I have purchased queens from 5 different suppliers this
year alone, usually in 25 queen lots, just to give them a fair
trial.  I am wondering if it would be offensive if we had a
discussion as to the merits of different queens on this list?  I
have no desire to tear anyone down, but I would like to know who
has good stock, particularly for my part of the country, and I
don't mind passing on my observations.
 
Bill Lord
Louisburg, NC
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