On 17 Jun 99, at 14:32, Computer Software Solutions L wrote: > Great emphasis is placed in my area on finding queens. In fact there are > two kinds of beekeepers, those who can find queens at the drop of a hat > (or a veil!), and those who like myself have a major problem in finding > her. There has been lots written recently regarding finding queens. Another slick method, add a queen excluder, wait 5-6 days, the queen is where the eggs are, at least this way you can reduce the amount of frames to examin by 50%. Then use the take away method, where that box is removed some distance from the hive allowing mature bees to return to the main hive. I would think it should be relatively easy. Another method. Buy from us a small phial, marked 'experience', not overly expensive, but vital when dealing with bees. ***************************************** The Bee Works, 9 Progress Drive, Unit 2, Orillia, Ontario, Canada.L3V 6H1. Phone (705)326 7171 Fax (705)325 3461 David Eyre, Owner e-mail<[log in to unmask]> http://www.beeworks.com This months special:- Labels ****************************************