> > If the queen cannot be found, is it > >suitable to provide them with a frame or two of larvae? I know of no situation where adding a frame of eggs and brood would be harmful, and many where it is beneficial. If in doubt... Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask] Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>