Mike wrote: > I am having wonderful results removing the queens soon after they begin to > lay. I can see no bad effects the following summer, when these queens are > in their prime. Hello Mike Thanks for your comments. This season I have noticed something unusual with new queens after removing them and leaving in cages for 2-4 days. Results were less than expected or less then I am used to. But I don't believe that it is due to removing them too soon. The whole year was a mess. Thanks again Best regards Predrag :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::