In a message dated 03/06/05 11:17:43 GMT Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: <<I read somewhere (sorry!) the other day that queens are known to take flights at other times. Peter Edwards [log in to unmask]>> Beowulf Cooper argued against clipping because of this. There seems to be some sense in what he says, but I suppose it depends on how swarmy your bees are. Regards, Robert Brenchley :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::