John Wolford wrote:
>
> Could anyone give me some insight on how to introduce a new queen to a
> colony?  I am a second year bee keeper.
>
> Do I have to find the old queen and destroy her before the introduction?
 
I would recommend putting the new queen in a "flat" queen cage (such a
described in these posts lately.   The cage fits between two frames and
allows bees access only on the screen edges.  These cages are easy to
make.  Form #8 mesh into a 3/8 inch flat (rectangular in outline) tube.
Make wooden plugs for the ends.  Leave her in the brood nest for a few
days.  And yes, you must destroy the old queen first.
 
Best of luck.
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Tom Elliott
Eagle River, Alaska
U.S.A.
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