Hi Peter & all

> if you spend a lot of money on queens you want to get
> more than a couple months out of them.

If the bees judge that the queen needs superceding... This is a commentary
on the bees perception of quality, regardless to how much the queen cost.

Expensive does not necessarily mean good.
Raised by an 'expert' bee breeder does not necessarily mean good.
Containing 'Brand X' genes does not necessarily mean good.
A good 'honey getter' does not necessarily mean good.

I value the bees own judgment in such situations, they know much more than
you or I about bee quality.


Best Regards & 73s... Dave Cushman, G8MZY
Beekeeping & Bee Breeding Website...
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman