Peter:
> Fair point. Suppose someone sets a yard across the street
> from you. You suspect African bes, and are concerned that African swarms
> may invade your colonies and usurp the queen (which they will do).

Reply:
Bees have been replacing bees for centuries in other hives in the way of queens that are failing (poorly mated,old,sick). With today's queens being sold that are having to be replaced sometimes twice a year, or are shown to be not very good due to very bad brood laying patterns makes one wonder if the bees are actually trying to right what man keeps doing badly again and again.

Dee


      

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