From: "Dick Allen" >" Probably they will begin rearing new queens, but that doesn't necessarily > mean they will swarm on the first queen. And, if they do, well it won't be > a bother for those who dispose of their bees when they extract." No, but it could be a bother for neighbours. This points to one difference between beekeeping in say UK and say US. Here we cannot afford to let swarms escape unnecessarily - there are few cavities in the 'wild' here now, so swarms end up in peoples' chimneys. So the beginners we teach need to learn impecable manners! Robin Dartington :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::