Hi All
 
This is my first real year at beekeeping. I have a question on checking for
Queen cells.
 
In order to find the Queen cells, I have been advised to shake off all of
the bees in case a Queen cell is missed.
 
I read elsewhere that if you shake a frame with a Queen Cell on it, the
larva is liable to be dislodged from the bed of larva.
 
So how can you be sure if you are keeping only one queen cell in a split
that the larva is not damaged?.
 
If on the other hand you save more than one queen cell as an insurance
against damage, are you not facing the possibility of casts?
 
Sincerely
Tom Barrett
49 South Park
Foxrock
Dublin 18
Ireland
 
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