Bob in Albany writes there have been two laying queens in that observation hive since they were at the Apple Festival months ago. Is this a new trend in monarchies? Bob, don't know why this phenomena is not mentioned more in bee literature. I't is not exactly a common occurrence but on occasion mother and daughter will work side by side for awhile and eventually mother disappears. I'm not sure if she is done in by the workers or her daughter. Perhaps someone else knows the answer to this part of the story. I would only guess that it is probably the workers as they pretty much control everything else. Regards, Alden Marshall B-Line Apiaries Hudson, NH 03051 [log in to unmask] tel. 603-883-6764 ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]