Dear Paul, I have noted at the end of your post you state A.m. capensis and A.m. scutellata.Hmm....?!!!!! NOW: Are you sure you do not have A.m. capensis laying workers in your A.m. scutellata Hives? AKA: Cape bee problem. I run many A.m. scutellata hives and am very nervous when it comes to queen rearing..... I usually have a 30 to 40 % success rate, IF I am lucky! Failure is usually attributed to a contamination of A.m. capensis laying workers. Sincerely, Glen :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::