Hi all

Bob Maxwell wrote:

 > the nuc bees had eaten the comb down to the
 > foundation loosening the cage and killed the queen.

When racial difference is so great, you need a stronger barrier...

Have a look at this method, devised by Steve Tabor and modified by
Albert Knight and John Dews.
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/queenintro.html#ak_st_jd

It requires more attention by the beekeeper, but it is foolproof
providing you read the signs correctly.

The bits required are shown on the page...
http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/obsboard.html


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman or http://www.dave-cushman.net
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