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Subject:
2 queens in a hive
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Roger White <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 15 Feb 2004 12:13:51 +0200
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Aaron said:
 >> First queen not up to par so the bees raise a second?  Would they both be not up to par?<<

Exactly Aaron, this is what happens with coumaphos.  I have seen two laying queens and queens cells (sealed and unsealed) in hives that have been treated with coumaphos.
It is all to do with Intercaste Syndrome which is caused by chemicals such as coumaphos.
Best regards
Roger White
Superbee Cyprus.

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