What is your preferred method for finding the Queen? TIA, Elisabeth Faulkner & asst'd. Co. [log in to unmask] Esmont, Virginia, USA "...on the road again..."<VBG> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Palmer" <[log in to unmask]> Do you have a procedure you use to find the queen? Or, like so many do...you just start looking at the top of the hive, and work your way down? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::