> Dr MH Villet asked : What's the definition of an "optimum queen"?
 
Gary S. Reuter  on  Thu, 10 Mar 1994 09:04:53 -0600 replied
 
> It is much like finding a friend or mate.  First impressions play a
> part but in time all the traits come out.
 
OK but ... don't answer the question ...
Seems ...
 
  1/ Need genetic qualities ... from her lineage (and selection
     programme) that she should be good (Villet)
 
  2/ Need feeding (the more and the best = nurses raised with plenty
     of pollen a month before)=(the swarming conditions)
     and grooming from hatching to emerging  (no fall in temp !)
 
  3/ Need good mating and it's not the easier to control
     => Drones in respect of 1/ (but different lineage) and 2/ above
 
Jean-Marie
 
 
 
Local blooming informations ...
Long. : 4deg 56' E - Lat. : 50deg 30' N  -  Alt. : 200 m  -  North sea : 200 km
 
First pollen this 9-Mar-1994 (13degC)(salix caprea)
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