I have a hive that lost its queen on March 9. They built queen cells immediately, so I left them to requeen themselves. On March 27 they swarmed. I caught the swarm and hived it. As of today, April 3, I can find no eggs in either the mother colony or the swarm. Has there been enough time for the virgin queens to mate and start laying? The weather has been clear and mild during the day for the last 2 weeks. I am wondering if should give them longer to start laying or go ahead and requeen. Thanks for any advice. George Clarkson 70641,[log in to unmask]