>>"When my new queen arrives from Kentucky, do I have to introduce >>> her in any special way in order that the existing bees will accept >>her? >>It is hard to introduce a queen to a drone layer. I'll let others try to >>answer this." What are we saying here? A drone layer A queen who's used up or A laying worker A worker who has assumed the role of queen? If it's a laying worker, shake'em If it's a drone layer, nuc a new queen! Dave Verville Plaistow, NH att!mvtowers!mvdfv