Bob Unger wrote:

> My question: Should I immediately purchase a new queen or wait for one
> to emerge in about 2 more weeks ??
>
> Also, I want to purchase a comprehensive book and have been thinking
> about either "The Hive and the Honeybee" or "The ABC and XYZ of
> Beeculture".  Any recommendations between the two?  Or is some other
> book comprehensive?

1) Wait for the new queen.
2) The best choice among these would be The Hive and the Honeybee.  I
understand that Diane Sammataro also has an excellent book on the market,
but I don't remember its name.  Pehaps someone can help.

Ted Fischer
Dexter, Michigan USA