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Date: | Sun, 18 Nov 2001 11:36:50 -0500 |
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Ellen asks what to do with a strong hive that has queen cells in November.
I had such a hive this year, but in September rather than November. My attitude was that some genetic factor may have led to this condition, and I didn't want any part of such genetics. I combined the strong hive with another strong hive, first killing the queen in the hive with the cells.
So now I have far to large a hive that is going through the winter. But, if they survive, they will be booming in the spring and I can them make at least 3 hives from the one...and perhaps four. And, if genetics was at work, I have not allowed them any chance to produce a new queen.
Perhaps, Ellen, this will be helpful in your situation.
Lloyd
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Lloyd Spear, Owner of Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacturer of round comb honey equipment and Sundance pollen traps
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